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VK54 BXM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,271 mi
Last recorded171,271 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 BXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 171,271 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 164,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 164,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 153,541 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 153,540 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 141,686 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 141,686 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2013 131,500 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 131,500 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,409 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 121,409 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Excessive play in wiper linkage

Front discs pitted inner faces

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S/F Tyre badly worn inner edge

O/S/F wheel outer rim slightly damaged

Rear discs slightly pitted

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 106,509 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 106,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2009 80,524 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,966 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,766 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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VK54 BXM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VK54 BXM, 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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VK54 BXM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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