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T9 BDM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,231 mi
Last recorded91,231 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 BDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,231 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody

Corrosion to outersills

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,733 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody

Corrosion to front & rear under under wheel arches

Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,301 miles

Corrosion to underbody

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre under inflated advise attention

Fail 6 Sep 2016 79,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre under inflated advise attention

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,680 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged left to right (2.2.D.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 73,679 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter cill (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged left to right (2.2.D.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,447 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 3 Apr 2014 68,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front brake has slight bind

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,571 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2012 52,849 miles

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2011 51,138 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,812 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 42,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,573 miles

nail osr tyre tread

Pass 21 May 2008 20,005 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 14,129 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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T9 BDM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T9 BDM, 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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T9 BDM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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