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CA04 CZG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,112 mi
Last recorded106,112 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 CZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 106,112 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 106,112 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 104,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all under body has underseal

exhaust has slight corrosion

subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2021 104,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

all under body has underseal

exhaust has slight corrosion

subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2020 104,058 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center outer floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

all chassis and floors corroded heavily

front brake back plates corroded

nearside front outer floor rusted through outside prescribed areas

Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,208 miles

under seal applied

Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,462 miles

Front suspension arms slightly corroded

Offside Rear outer arch slightly corroded

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer arch surface corrosion

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,066 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 91,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,139 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front number plate damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on offside and nearside floor pans

corrosion on offside floor chassis rail

Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,313 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,775 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,443 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 75,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,304 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 67,194 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,406 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,377 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 50,318 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 43,228 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 43,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 28,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,750 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Pass 3 May 2007 23,811 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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CA04 CZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CA04 CZG, 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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CA04 CZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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