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C15 RPR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,210 mi
Last recorded85,210 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 RPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 85,210 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,951 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,695 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 180,378 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 175,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 173,549 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 167,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 161,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2010 161,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2009 155,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2009 155,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2008 149,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 149,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 139,877 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 139,877 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 132,633 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 132,628 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1 advise n/s/r tyre traed very low †2 advise o/s/r brake caliper wet around park brake lever †3advise rear brake pads very low

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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C15 RPR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C15 RPR, 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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What year was C15 RPR registered?

C15 RPR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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