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CV04 XYR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,536 mi
Last recorded87,536 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 XYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,536 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 87,534 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,143 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 78,034 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,198 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,529 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Jul 2016 74,825 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,024 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,184 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,376 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,376 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2011 58,245 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,484 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,269 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,331 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 38,331 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,556 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Passenger wiper blade split slightly at end

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 XYR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,598cc 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 CV04 XYR, 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 XYR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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