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ET04 BDY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 BDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear wheel arch rust and inner area but not within 30cm of any suspension mount

surface rust in various area and body kit which may have rust behind

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,909 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion in both front inner arches/chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

both rear arches corroded

slight corrosion along inner body sills

slight corrosion in and out of prescribed areas

Fail 28 Feb 2018 71,908 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floor pans/inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion in both front inner arches/chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

both rear arches corroded

slight corrosion along inner body sills

slight corrosion in and out of prescribed areas

Pass 25 Mar 2017 71,536 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 71,509 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR FLOOR AND SILSURFACE RUST (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR FLOOR AND SILSURFACE RUST (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SIL BUT BODY KIT IN WAY SO COULD NOT SEE FURTHER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS AREA RUSTY (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SIL BUT BODY KIT IN WAY SO COULD NOT SEE FURTHER (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SIL BUT BODY KIT IN WAY SO COULD NOT SEE FURTHER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS AREA RUSTY (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SIL BUT BODY KIT IN WAY SO COULD NOT SEE FURTHER (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,207 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,903 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,366 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,625 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges check tracking

Fail 10 Feb 2012 62,625 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges check tracking

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 50,078 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,674 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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ET04 BDY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ET04 BDY, 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 ET04 BDY registered?

ET04 BDY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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