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DE04 CWZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,780 mi
Last recorded110,780 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 CWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 110,780 miles

Central Front Lower sump guard pin loose

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 110,780 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged BRACKET (1.6 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,780 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 110,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 119,872 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 119,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 112,905 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,874 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 86,873 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 76,329 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,095 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,095 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,334 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 65,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,881 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 61,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,630 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 57,630 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,441 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,308 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 45,308 miles

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

Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,092 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,843 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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DE04 CWZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DE04 CWZ, 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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DE04 CWZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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