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CU54 KHC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,405 mi
Last recorded66,405 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 KHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 66,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 111,851 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 111,851 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 106,406 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 106,402 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER DROP SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 97,906 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,922 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 90,922 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front tyre flat.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,776 miles

Corrosion starting to sills and n/s front chassis

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 77,889 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,447 miles

Rear brake pads and discs will need replacing next 2-3000 mls

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,436 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded,o/s/r brake pad getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,123 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 74,123 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,313 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,881 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 61,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 57,001 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,089 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 30,586 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has several cuts in the tread but no cords showing at time of test.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,586 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has several cuts in the tread but no cords showing at time of test.

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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CU54 KHC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU54 KHC, 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 CU54 KHC registered?

CU54 KHC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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