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CP53 LRV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,006 mi
Last recorded84,006 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,006 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight up and down play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever has a lot of reserve travel

Fail 25 Feb 2020 84,005 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight up and down play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever has a lot of reserve travel

Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,884 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 80,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,684 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 75,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,917 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,650 miles

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

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,417 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 49,872 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,300 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 42,168 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,730 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,247 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,521 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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CP53 LRV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP53 LRV, 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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CP53 LRV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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