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CW04 EDJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

110,203 mi
Last recorded110,203 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 EDJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 110,203 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 110,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outer sidewall damaged

Rear suspension arms upper show corrosion

floor to sills show corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front drop links top and bottom rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear floor/boot area has been partly repaired with fibreglass and unable to determine quality of repair under underseal

chassis/floor has been welded previously in places

front & rear subframes and all suspension components very corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 108,874 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from offside rear to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by antiroll bar mounting and suspension top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front drop links top and bottom rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear floor/boot area has been partly repaired with fibreglass and unable to determine quality of repair under underseal

chassis/floor has been welded previously in places

front & rear subframes and all suspension components very corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 107,093 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle, rear inner wheel arches, both chassis rails, both inner and outer sills

Fail 5 Jan 2019

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing through wheel arch by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underside of vehicle, rear inner wheel arches, both chassis rails, both inner and outer sills

Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,689 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 101,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,205 miles

chunk out of o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jan 2017 95,205 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

chunk out of o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2015 85,873 miles

brake corroded

both inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 85,873 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

both inner sills corroded

brake corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,250 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,197 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 76,217 miles

all flexy hose ferrules corroded

all metal brake pipes corroded

front and rear lower arms corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 76,217 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all flexy hose ferrules corroded

all metal brake pipes corroded

front and rear lower arms corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 73,862 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 73,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,321 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,321 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,004 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,631 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 57,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,250 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,692 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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CW04 EDJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CW04 EDJ, 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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CW04 EDJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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