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CA04 SYC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,294 mi
Last recorded104,294 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 SYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 104,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 103,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 102,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 101,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 100,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 99,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 98,694 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 98,694 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively calliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 96,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 89,877 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,942 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,611 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 76,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,155 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,360 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,426 miles

front & rear brake pads a bit low.front & rear brake discs a bit corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,329 miles

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

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

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 SYC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA04 SYC registered?

CA04 SYC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is CA04 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA04 SYC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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