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CU04 UNE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,516 mi
Last recorded114,516 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,516 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 110,104 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 109,993 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brakes un blanced

Pass 21 Oct 2023 105,394 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 102,328 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 98,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 96,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 91,375 miles

Rear Rear arches slightly corroded

Slight general corrosion underside

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,504 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on border of excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 88,261 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged and rear tyre valve stems cracking/perishing (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,342 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,405 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 63,405 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,254 miles

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit

rear outersills corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,863 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,963 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,021 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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CU04 UNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CU04 UNE, 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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CU04 UNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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