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A5 CDE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,526 mi
Last recorded117,526 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 117,526 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 117,471 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 117,431 miles

nearside front brake binding

Pass 25 Apr 2022 117,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 117,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 116,912 miles

oil leak from gear box

Pass 15 May 2018 116,712 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,415 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 116,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 115,684 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 115,426 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 115,128 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 114,772 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 113,915 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 112,560 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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A5 CDE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A5 CDE, 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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What year was A5 CDE registered?

A5 CDE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is A5 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 CDE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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