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CC02 TAM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,565 mi
Last recorded32,565 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC02 TAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 32,565 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 32,565 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 30,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 29,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 26,477 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 26,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 26,081 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,224 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 23,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 23,144 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 23,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,665 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,258 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,834 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,417 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,086 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 18,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 16,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 14,650 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 13,246 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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CC02 TAM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CC02 TAM, 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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CC02 TAM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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