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EA04 BBE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,510 mi
Last recorded115,510 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 BBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,683 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to most body structure underneath!!

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail, in arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail, under car. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill!!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 112,612 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail, in arch!!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe join. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to most body structure underneath!!

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail, in arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail, under car. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill!!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,468 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,405 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,566 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,617 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,055 miles

Windscreen damaged zone A drivers view swept area. Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,603 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,282 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,577 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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EA04 BBE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EA04 BBE, 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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EA04 BBE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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