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CE54 EVU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,386 mi
Last recorded62,386 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 EVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 62,386 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2025 60,599 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 60,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 59,625 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 59,625 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,823 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 58,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,895 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,652 miles

both rear outer sills corroding.

n/s front inner wheel arch/chassis lightly corroding

n/s rear brake binding slightly and just met imbalance requirements, recommend brakes checked.

Pass 11 May 2015 53,834 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,106 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 31 May 2013 48,006 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,778 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,677 miles

front discs pitted on inner face

Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,575 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 21,352 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 EVU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CE54 EVU, 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 CE54 EVU registered?

CE54 EVU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is CE54 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE54 EVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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