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CF04 RDU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,080 mi
Last recorded39,080 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 RDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 39,080 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 37,936 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 37,935 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 36,887 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 34,656 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 32,809 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 29,599 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 23,431 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 20,949 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 20,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 19,323 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

n/s/r sill starting to corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,428 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 18,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 17,694 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,787 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 13,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 9,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 5,994 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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CF04 RDU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 CF04 RDU, 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 CF04 RDU registered?

CF04 RDU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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