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CP54 CHX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,117 mi
Last recorded72,117 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 CHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,117 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 72,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,926 miles

Front tyres getting lower on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre got kerb damage to outer wall , no cord exposed

corrosion at nearside rear outer sill , not to excess

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch ,still outside prescribed area

parts of exhaust system very rusty

power steering pipes corroded ,not to excess at present

suspension components in general all very rusty

tyres all round got cracks in tread , not to excess at present

under tray corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front ABS Wire securing bracket has 1 x bolt missing

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres showing early signs of perishing

chassis rails corroding

front under tray loose

Fail 1 Sep 2017 59,508 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front ABS Wire securing bracket has 1 x bolt missing

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres showing early signs of perishing

chassis rails corroding

front under tray loose

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,040 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,588 miles

front brakes corroded

petrol smell

Fail 7 Jun 2016 52,588 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes corroded

petrol smell

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,228 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 49,228 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,801 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 33,894 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 31,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,894 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,206 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,070 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 25,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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CP54 CHX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CP54 CHX, 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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CP54 CHX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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