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DS04 BKF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,738 mi
Last recorded160,738 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 BKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 160,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills light corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 155,687 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 149,637 miles

Advise corrosion of underside of vehicle and brake and suspension components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 142,569 miles

All Suspension Components Heavily Corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 134,463 miles

Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight Drag N/S/F Wheel

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded In Various Areas But Not Considered Excessive

Fail 8 Jun 2022 134,463 miles

Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight Drag N/S/F Wheel

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded In Various Areas But Not Considered Excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2021 130,100 miles

slight corrosion underside of vehicle and suspension component's

Fail 23 Jun 2021 129,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion underside of vehicle and suspension component's

Pass 26 Jun 2020 118,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner most front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 113,956 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 113,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 111,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 107,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 99,482 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,810 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear of outer sills.

o/s and n/s wiper blades splitting.

rear brake pads getting low.

some n/s sill and chassis damage.

some windscreen damage.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,507 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,991 miles

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres starting to wear on outside edge

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 62,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,479 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,412 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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DS04 BKF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS04 BKF, 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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DS04 BKF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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