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AD04 CXC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,829 mi
Last recorded110,829 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 CXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 110,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front floor/inner sill

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front outer sill

Hole caused by corrosion offside front inner sill

Hole caused by corrosion offside rear inner sill

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

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

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underside corroded

Washers weak but working sufficiently

Fail 1 Aug 2025 110,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front floor/inner sill

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front outer sill

Hole caused by corrosion offside front inner sill

Hole caused by corrosion offside rear inner sill

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

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

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underside corroded

Washers weak but working sufficiently

Pass 2 Aug 2024 110,179 miles

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front inner sill

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front outer sill

Hole caused by corrosion offside front inner sill

Hole caused by corrosion offside rear inner sill

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

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

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 110,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front inner sill

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front outer sill

Hole caused by corrosion offside front inner sill

Hole caused by corrosion offside rear inner sill

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

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

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 107,485 miles

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front footwell

Hole caused by corrosion offside centre inner sill

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Washers weak but working sufficiently

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,743 miles

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front footwell

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 110,719 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front footwell

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

Unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

Pass 17 May 2021 110,528 miles

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front footwell area

Fail 1 Feb 2021 110,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front footwell but not within prescribed area

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 109,376 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,621 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,481 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 93,449 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 93,449 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2014 84,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 80,856 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 76,662 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 76,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 73,222 miles

off side near side front brake disc pitted

Fail 1 May 2010 68,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2010 68,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 60,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2008 50,866 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 38,754 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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AD04 CXC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AD04 CXC, 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 AD04 CXC registered?

AD04 CXC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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