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CE04 XFH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,776 mi
Last recorded104,776 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 XFH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 104,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension parts are rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,225 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front outer body very rusty at bottom

all underneath is v rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2023 98,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,787 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,855 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar slightly misaligned.

Rear exhaust corroding.

Fail 22 Jan 2021 82,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar slightly misaligned.

Rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 75,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 72,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe and pipe to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,625 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 68,617 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,826 miles

Floorpan has light corrosion

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake lever travel

light corrosion on underneath of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,555 miles

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,742 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,347 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,723 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,470 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 15,897 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 8,014 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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CE04 XFH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CE04 XFH, 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 CE04 XFH registered?

CE04 XFH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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