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CA54 BXW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

84,603 mi
Last recorded84,603 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 BXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 84,603 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 84,275 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 83,900 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 83,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner side seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner side seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle rust

Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,248 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking Point Starting To Corrode

Offside Rear Jacking Point Starting To Corrode

Fail 27 Jul 2023 83,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Jacking Point Starting To Corrode

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking Point Starting To Corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,593 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 81,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 81,579 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion on door sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2021 80,584 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 80,584 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2020 76,432 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 74,127 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 74,117 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 71,137 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,190 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 66,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres slightly perished outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,153 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 56,153 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 53,265 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 53,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,073 miles

Front discs inner edge slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,133 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 31,095 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,095 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,471 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 26,461 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 26,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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CA54 BXW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 CA54 BXW, 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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CA54 BXW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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