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SN04 BML

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,883 mi
Last recorded97,883 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 BML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 97,883 miles

quite heavy waiver rear brake discs

Fail 25 Feb 2022 97,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear metal brake pipe - marked yellow - severe corrosion around rear rear retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

approx upto 28% imbalance across front axle braking efficiencey

mechanic socket on o/s brake caliper mount bolt stuck fast

quite heavy waiver rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2021 94,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 84,622 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 84,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,248 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 70,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,672 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,025 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 58,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,405 miles

sills at rear slighty corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,425 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,527 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 48,361 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,816 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 45,810 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Park brake lever nearing end of reserve travel.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,827 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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SN04 BML is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SN04 BML, 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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SN04 BML is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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