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EX04 BHU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,457 mi
Last recorded62,457 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 BHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,818 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 58,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,154 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,769 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,527 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,805 miles

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

both front brakes binding very slightly

slight oil leak from rear gearbox oil seal

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,494 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,676 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 10,180 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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EX04 BHU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX04 BHU, 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 EX04 BHU registered?

EX04 BHU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is EX04 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 BHU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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