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CE54 DXV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,799 mi
Last recorded68,799 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 DXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 68,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all around (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under car sprayed with underseal

Pass 15 Aug 2020 66,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rusty exhaust

Fail 13 Aug 2020 66,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rusty exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,186 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 65,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,496 miles

all suspension bushes perished

underside including all items have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,674 miles

em light on

screw in tyre n/s/r through sidewall

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded within 30cm of roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg corroded and holed within roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded within 30cm of roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

em light on

screw in tyre n/s/r through sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,552 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 49,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,364 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,533 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded to excess

front pads 70% worn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,184 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,519 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,842 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 21,842 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,027 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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CE54 DXV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CE54 DXV, 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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CE54 DXV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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