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AO54 CWT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

55,003 mi
Last recorded55,003 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 55,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 54,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 43,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 39,517 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 39,517 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 39,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 38,696 miles

near/side front suspension area/some vehicle structure area been painted in thick underseal unable to fully inspect at time of inspection

near/side rear brake/suspension /some of vehicle structure been painted in thick underseal unable to fully inspect at time of inspection

off/side front suspension areas/some areas of vehicle structure been painted in thick underseal unable to fully inspect at time of inspection

off/side rear brake/suspension areas/some areas of vehicle structure been painted in thick underseal unable to fully inspect at time of inspection

very little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Fail 6 Jan 2023 38,696 miles

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

near/side front suspension area/some vehicle structure area been painted in thick underseal unable to fully inspect at time of inspection

near/side rear brake/suspension /some of vehicle structure been painted in thick underseal unable to fully inspect at time of inspection

off/side front suspension areas/some areas of vehicle structure been painted in thick underseal unable to fully inspect at time of inspection

off/side rear brake/suspension areas/some areas of vehicle structure been painted in thick underseal unable to fully inspect at time of inspection

very little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Pass 6 Jan 2022 37,720 miles

Central Front handbrake lever high travel

vehicle fully undersealed unable to fully inspect some components including suspension, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 36,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front/rear brake areas/suspension areas/items very rusty/corroded

front/rear suspension mounting frames very rusty/corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2021 36,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front/rear brake areas/suspension areas/items very rusty/corroded

front/rear suspension mounting frames very rusty/corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,030 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,592 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,063 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,601 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 30,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,540 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 29,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,891 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 27,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,169 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,986 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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AO54 CWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO54 CWT, 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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AO54 CWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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