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EA04 BCX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,538 mi
Last recorded104,538 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 BCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 104,538 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 101,230 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 99,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 97,574 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 96,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,065 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 93,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,842 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,419 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 86,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,509 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 77,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,071 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,448 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,545 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 BCX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BCX, 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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What year was EA04 BCX registered?

EA04 BCX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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