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CA04 CZS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,099 mi
Last recorded75,099 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 CZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,099 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear support ladder that bolt on. bolt snap

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full underbody corrosion with all suspension arm, shocker and springs

Fail 23 Nov 2024 75,094 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear support ladder that bolt on. bolt snap

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full underbody corrosion with all suspension arm, shocker and springs

Pass 1 Dec 2023 73,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between back box and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 72,827 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 72,805 miles

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated Sill section holed by front jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 71,621 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-45-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 68,826 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 68,826 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 11,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,727 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,908 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 66,908 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,199 miles

slight splits on both n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades

Fail 15 Jun 2015 65,191 miles

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

slight splits on both n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,578 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 53,578 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,012 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 51,012 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,080 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,331 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,372 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 33,372 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CZS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA04 CZS, 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 CA04 CZS registered?

CA04 CZS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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