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CP04 MUW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,933 mi
Last recorded94,933 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 MUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 94,933 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION REAR AXLE

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 92,864 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 92,864 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,393 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,661 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,190 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear outer sills corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2019 64,227 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,967 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,538 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,234 miles

various hose ferrules rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,927 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,857 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,081 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 42,324 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,704 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,731 miles

Band of rust on outer edges of brakes discs

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,969 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,474 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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CP04 MUW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 CP04 MUW, 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 CP04 MUW registered?

CP04 MUW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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