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CV04 LFX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

62,209 mi
Last recorded62,209 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 LFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 62,209 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 51,500 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear both sills corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,113 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,738 miles

front tyres treads deeply perished/treads seperation

n/s/r tyre worn low /close to min requirement

o/s/r tyre treads deeply perished/treads seperation

rear sills corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 50,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres treads deeply perished/treads seperation

n/s/r tyre worn low /close to min requirement

o/s/r tyre treads deeply perished/treads seperation

rear sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,527 miles

front tyres treads deeply perished/close to cords

n/s/r tyre worn and lightly perished

o/s/r tyre treads deeply perished/close to cords

Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,674 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 48,124 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Sep 2018 47,441 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,741 miles

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 46,741 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,103 miles

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

oil leaks

undertrays

Fail 7 Oct 2016 46,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,505 miles

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

oil leak

undertrays

Fail 6 Oct 2015 45,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

oil leak

undertrays

Pass 4 Oct 2014 44,769 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 44,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,358 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 43,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

deep cracking to offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,842 miles

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

offside front & both rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2012 41,840 miles

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

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

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

offside front & both rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,650 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusted

slight brake bind on o/s front brake

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

offside front brake disc pitted

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,302 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

offside front brake disc pitted

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,494 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,806 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhuast joint rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2007 27,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 27,349 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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CV04 LFX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 CV04 LFX, 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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CV04 LFX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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