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CT04 JVK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,374 mi
Last recorded126,374 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 JVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2022 126,374 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer cill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 126,264 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Undersill welding repair area and welding inadequate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear both handbrake efforts low

Rear both wheels binding slightly

outersill repairs heavily covered in underseal restricting proper inspection

Fail 22 Feb 2022 126,223 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Corrosion through out

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2021 125,748 miles

parking brake only just met the requirements,,needs adjustment.

slight corrosion to inner sills -wheel arch,,both sides

Pass 28 Feb 2020 124,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 122,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 122,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,819 miles

both rear outer sills corroded.

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2017 107,899 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 95,500 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2015 77,962 miles

Engine oil level very low 3ltrs of oil added to engine prior to test to enable safe testing

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust cracked at pipe/box weld with slight leak of exhaust gasses

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear lower outer sill panel corroded

offside rear lower outer sill panel corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Jan 2014 64,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust cracked at pipe/box weld with slight leak of exhaust gasses

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear lower outer sill panel corroded

offside rear lower outer sill panel corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,334 miles

front registration plate cracked

rear brake discs slightly worn

road tax currently displayed on vehicle has expired

Fail 5 Oct 2012 51,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front registration plate cracked

rear brake discs slightly worn

road tax currently displayed on vehicle has expired

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,609 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,793 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,692 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,935 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,045 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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CT04 JVK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CT04 JVK, 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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CT04 JVK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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