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CF04 BVM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,025 mi
Last recorded105,025 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 BVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,025 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 105,025 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,495 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 101,495 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,887 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 95,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 87,742 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 87,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,879 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 73,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rusty

Fail 16 May 2013 73,662 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rusty

Fail 22 May 2012 70,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2011 67,252 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 67,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,240 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 48,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,599 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,658 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 27,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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CF04 BVM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CF04 BVM, 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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CF04 BVM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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