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CV54 UMJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,271 mi
Last recorded83,271 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 UMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,271 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 83,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake insecure shield loose by abs sensor (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened internal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure shield loose by abs sensor (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened internal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes boot floor (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pads been hot

Offside Rear in front of wheel, side panel loose

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

corrosion on front and rear subframes

corrosion on under body

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pads been over heated

corrosion on front suspension mermbers and front subframe

corrosion on rear subframe and rear suspension members

corrosion on under body

Fail 26 Sep 2018 83,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pads been over heated

corrosion on front suspension mermbers and front subframe

corrosion on rear subframe and rear suspension members

corrosion on under body

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,623 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,019 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 80,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,754 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 70,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,764 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,713 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2011

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,899 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,270 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,481 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,481 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,835 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,995 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 18,995 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CV54 UMJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV54 UMJ, 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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CV54 UMJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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