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R57 BBK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,083 mi
Last recorded78,083 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 78,083 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 76,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2021 70,960 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 70,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 67,727 miles

Offside Rear outer sill area has slight corroision at rear outer sill .at not in a prescribed area

Fail 4 Jul 2020 67,727 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip bream (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill area has slight corroision at rear outer sill .at not in a prescribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,069 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 66,188 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,627 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 64,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,623 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,705 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,676 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,184 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 56,791 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 56,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2011 54,049 miles

light cracking on tread of both front tyres

Pass 3 May 2010 51,309 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 44,538 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 42,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R57 BBK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R57 BBK, 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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R57 BBK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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