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EA04 BBN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

94,386 mi
Last recorded94,386 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 BBN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 94,386 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 93,985 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 93,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished 195/50/15 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,912 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 92,912 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 91,499 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 91,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills , both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,549 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 82,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,069 miles

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

•Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2019 69,069 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

•Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,622 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 60,622 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,873 miles

Both rear tyres close to tread stop indicators

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,695 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 47,691 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 42,140 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 34,558 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 27,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under side of vehicle inc steering and suspension becomeing rusty. OSF tyre low in pressure

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,710 miles

Under side of vehicle inc steering and suspension becomeing rusty. OSF tyre low in pressure

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,860 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty Brakes discs poor and rear pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,002 miles

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

Front and rear discs getting corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,967 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arms front and rear corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2010 18,967 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arms front and rear corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,198 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,145 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 BBN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EA04 BBN, 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 BBN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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