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C4 ETU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

190,535 mi
Last recorded190,535 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 ETU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 190,535 miles

Advise vehicle has been lowered

Exhaust noisy Advise exhaust non standard (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Advise all 4 x wheels ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 189,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda sensor not fitted (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Passenger buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise vehicle has been lowered

Exhaust noisy None standard exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area NEAR FAIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Advise all 4x wheels protruding wheel arches ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 177,347 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Advise full suspension has been lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 176,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Advise full suspension has been lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 166,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyers close to ply being exposed inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2020 166,485 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyers close to ply being exposed inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2020 166,480 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant loss (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyers close to ply being exposed inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2019 146,300 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 145,960 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 137,766 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Vehicle has been lowered

Pass 3 May 2017 129,836 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 129,572 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 128,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 127,284 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 124,073 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 124,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 117,337 miles

Oil leak

anti-roll bar bush repaired

osr chassis damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2011 117,306 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

osr chassis damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 110,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 109,634 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 109,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 105,070 miles

1/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW

Pass 12 Apr 2007 103,387 miles

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND STARTING TO CRACK AND N/S/F JUST LEGAL 3/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 4/ NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD

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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C4 ETU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 C4 ETU, 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 C4 ETU registered?

C4 ETU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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