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H116 BAU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,107 mi
Last recorded59,107 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 BAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 59,107 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 59,081 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 53,477 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,627 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged small cuts (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 44,519 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 36,786 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,722 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,716 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

coolant level low

Fail 8 Aug 2016 36,715 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

coolant level low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,643 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2014 36,583 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,583 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,794 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,688 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 31,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,871 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,257 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 30,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,123 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,495 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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H116 BAU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H116 BAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H116 BAU registered?

H116 BAU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is H116 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H116 BAU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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