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CW04 GZA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,985 mi
Last recorded71,985 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 GZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2023 71,985 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills and outer floor inner and outer corroded and badly repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills inner and outer and floor rusted and poorly repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 71,933 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,898 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 70,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,855 miles

front subframe corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear subframe corroded

underside suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 67,830 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear subframe corroded

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,975 miles

corrosion on outer sills

floorpans corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,722 miles

rear inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

floorpans corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,007 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to various suspension components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 61,006 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,897 miles

Corrosion forming to whole underside of vehicle, including chassis rails, suspension and some brake parts

Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,034 miles

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

nsr/osr brake disc's corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,132 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 39,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 35,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres have wear on edges

nearside front tyre has wear on both edges

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres have wear on edges

nearside front tyre has wear on both edges

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,775 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,218 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 GZA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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