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CV54 ZTD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,203 mi
Last recorded85,203 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 ZTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 85,203 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seatbelt mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 85,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Of vehicle corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2025 78,367 miles

Front anti roll bar boots deteriorated

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 78,367 miles

Front anti roll bar boots deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover perished

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover perished

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2023 77,330 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover perished

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover perished

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,206 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 75,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,740 miles

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

under side corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 74,740 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under side corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,344 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 74,344 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis section under drivers floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 71,368 miles

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

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 10 May 2019 71,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general vehicle corrosion

unable to test n/s/front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 16 May 2018 66,055 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S O/S REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 2 May 2017 54,345 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 2 May 2017 54,345 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,725 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,497 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 37,064 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake stiff

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,472 miles

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)

all sidewalls of tyres split and starting to crack

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,540 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,568 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 28,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,127 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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CV54 ZTD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZTD, 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 ZTD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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