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DG54 BPZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,034 mi
Last recorded63,034 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 BPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 63,034 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 63,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 61,886 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,337 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,385 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,676 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 59,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg underside and also inner wheel arch side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,309 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,536 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,107 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 42,107 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,190 miles

Corrosion starting to lift underseal - front wheel arches - underbody

Fail 1 Oct 2016 36,190 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch and sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion starting to lift underseal - front wheel arches - underbody

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,399 miles

slight surface corrosion to both rear lower arms

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,865 miles

minor corrosion throughout underneath of vehicle but none excessive enough to weaken

Fail 19 Aug 2014 26,965 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

minor corrosion throughout underneath of vehicle but none excessive enough to weaken

Pass 31 Aug 2013 24,262 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,593 miles

both front brake discs have surface corrosion to inner faces

front brake pads wearing thin (75%WORN)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge also slightly perished

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear indicators also slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2011 18,476 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 12,093 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 12,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,096 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,461 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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DG54 BPZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DG54 BPZ, 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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DG54 BPZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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