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CL53 BAY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,792 mi
Last recorded98,792 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL53 BAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 98,792 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 98,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 98,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,937 miles

whole underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 87,847 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 87,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner chassis corroded Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,358 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill coroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 70,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,264 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s rear outer sill corroded

o/s rear tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2012 56,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,606 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2010 44,314 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,507 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,868 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,181 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,197 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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CL53 BAY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CL53 BAY, 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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CL53 BAY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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