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CJ04 MDV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,368 mi
Last recorded56,368 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 MDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 56,368 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 53,666 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 52,620 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 50,292 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 48,471 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,612 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 45,324 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,653 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 38,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Lower all underbody components corroding

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides/outer sill/inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,656 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,542 miles

both front tyres perishing on walls

Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 29,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,388 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,837 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 21,940 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,139 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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CJ04 MDV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CJ04 MDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJ04 MDV registered?

CJ04 MDV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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