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EA04 CYE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,318 mi
Last recorded94,318 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 CYE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,318 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Mar 2024 94,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,847 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 90,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,650 miles

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

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

headlight lenes dull

o/s mirror taped

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,041 miles

Offside Front mirror repaired with tape

all brake ferrules rusty

headlight lenses dull

rear brakes rusty

small chip in windscreen

suspension arms rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2021 86,941 miles

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

Offside Front mirror repaired with tape.

all brake hose ferrules rusty

headlight lenses getting dull.

surface rust on rear brake discs.

suspension arms rusty.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 85,487 miles

Offside Front chassis leg corroded.

Offside Rear sill sill corroded but not holed

offside mirror repaired with tape.

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2020 85,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside mirror repaired with tape.

Under side of vehicle rusty.

corrosion in offside front chassis leg.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,568 miles

all ball joint gaiters perishing

track rod end gaiters perishing

Fail 19 Feb 2019 83,566 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

all ball joint gaiters perishing

track rod end gaiters perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,598 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,490 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 79,452 miles

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

Cut in o/s/for tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,217 miles

rear exhaust rusty

o/s mirror taped up

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,998 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cut

rear exhaust rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 74,996 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cut

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,441 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,190 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,974 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads 70% worn

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2011 58,180 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads 70% worn

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 34,007 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,685 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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EA04 CYE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EA04 CYE, 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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EA04 CYE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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