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CF04 BVW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,244 mi
Last recorded78,244 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 BVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 78,244 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside arches corroded

Offside Front sill corrosion

Pass 3 May 2025 77,772 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 74,725 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 63,809 miles

EML on

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,292 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,024 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 54,676 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 53,242 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,711 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,924 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 45,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,823 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads 50% worn

Fail 22 Aug 2014 45,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,009 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,009 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,085 miles

front brake pads 60% worn front brake discs starting to corrode rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,731 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 42,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,629 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 32,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,497 miles

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

vehicle been stood

Fail 20 Jul 2007 26,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,171 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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CF04 BVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CF04 BVW, 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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CF04 BVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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