2004 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · BH04 SYM
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 103,679 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BH04 SYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 103,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BH04 SYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (BH04 SYM) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BH04 SYM Mileage History
- 28/09/202292,520 mi
- 19/09/202392,539 mi+19 mi
- 31/07/202497,350 mi+4,811 mi
- 31/07/202497,350 mi
- 16/08/2025103,679 mi+6,329 mi
Average of roughly 3,870 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
Like the NA, the NB traps moisture around the rear sill sections and arch returns, so rot often starts where it is easy to hide with cosmetic repairs.
- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
When the soft-top drains block, water can back up into the cabin and accelerate rust in the sills and floor area.
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