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EA04 CYP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,758 mi
Last recorded122,758 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 CYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 122,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 121,516 miles

Ns sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 121,446 miles

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

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

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

Ns sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 120,152 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 120,150 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 118,661 miles

Advise o/s/f fog light not working

Advise suspension arms corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 118,661 miles

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

Advise o/s/f fog light not working

Advise suspension arms corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 110,854 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 110,783 miles

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

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

Advise n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 15 May 2018 98,448 miles

advise both rear tyres worn close to legal limit 195/50/15

Fail 15 May 2018 98,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both rear tyres worn close to legal limit 195/50/15

Pass 6 May 2017 87,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 May 2016 85,185 miles

both outer sills starting to rust

Fail 5 May 2016 85,185 miles

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

both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 25 Apr 2015 76,911 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 67,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 57,868 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 47,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,507 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 24,880 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 15,630 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,630 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 CYP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CYP, 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 CYP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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