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GJ54 BWK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,774 mi
Last recorded81,774 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,774 miles

Advanced corrosion to the nearside rear outer sill area. )( nearing limits

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL IS PEELING QUITE BADLY

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall is starting to peel

Various body areas under the vehicle are corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,597 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion in various places on the underside and suspension

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,675 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,891 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 66,891 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,981 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2012 55,981 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,689 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,687 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,433 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,907 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,768 miles

slight cracking of front tyre treads

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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GJ54 BWK 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 78.6%.

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 GJ54 BWK, 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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GJ54 BWK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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