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CA04 VLG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,568 mi
Last recorded40,568 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 VLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 40,568 miles

All round suspension systems corroded & rusty

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under vehicle covered (underseal)

Pass 24 Jul 2024 34,755 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 33,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 32,027 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 30,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 205/4516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 30,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 205/4516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 29,348 miles

Nearside Rear sill has surface corosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,445 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 25,204 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 25,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,992 miles

Both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,634 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,994 miles

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,871 miles

all brakes slight binding

all suspenion components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 12,966 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,168 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 12,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,138 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,364 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,604 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 VLG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

CA04 VLG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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