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BN04 VPG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,699 mi
Last recorded84,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2025 84,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 80,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 78,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 78,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 75,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 73,421 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight damage n/s/r rear lamp

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,414 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,751 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 60,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,318 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 45,792 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,138 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 24,809 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,037 miles

All four tyres starting to crack in between tread

Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,540 miles

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 VPG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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