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AV04 CFM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,383 mi
Last recorded116,383 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 116,383 miles

nearside rear and offside rear sill corroded

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,799 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear sill corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 112,799 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear and offside rear sill corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 107,239 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,867 miles

gearbox has slight oil leak

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,324 miles

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 97,324 miles

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

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 93,555 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 93,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,208 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 85,167 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 81,639 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 78,006 miles

very rusty under car

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,831 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,461 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,341 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,970 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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AV04 CFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AV04 CFM, 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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AV04 CFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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