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BN04 ASU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,319 mi
Last recorded139,319 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 ASU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2020 139,319 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Light cluster broken (4.2.1 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 137,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/16w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner steering rack joint some play

Pass 29 Mar 2018 135,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking across tread pattern.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 135,463 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre cracking across tread pattern.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,339 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 130,815 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 130,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 118,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 118,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 104,335 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,109 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 89,109 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tracking may be in need of adjustment.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,061 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,768 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,531 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,556 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,311 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BN04 ASU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN04 ASU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN04 ASU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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