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GL04 BNJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,512 mi
Last recorded136,512 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 136,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 131,135 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 131,124 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2017 112,188 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 112,188 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 90,411 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 90,144 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 68,610 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 58,029 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 56,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,081 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,069 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,241 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,252 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,427 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,111 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 11,795 miles

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

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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GL04 BNJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc 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 GL04 BNJ, 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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GL04 BNJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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