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EA04 CYS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,357 mi
Last recorded62,357 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 CYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 62,357 miles

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

misting of power steering fluid rack and pinion

n/s/f and /o/s/f floor pans slight corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2022 62,354 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

misting of power steering fluid rack and pinion

n/s/f and /o/s/f floor pans slight corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,242 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front wheel slight noise on rotation

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,359 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 47,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassie (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassie (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,130 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front brake binding

outer rear sills starting to rust

rear tyres on 2 mm

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,226 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 6 Aug 2018 41,214 miles

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

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

brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,007 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded bad

slight corrosion evident to underside

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills o/s corroded bad

corrosion to rear exhaust

corrosion to underside

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,345 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,793 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion to underside of car

Fail 14 Jul 2014 34,793 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion to underside of car

Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s wipers not cleaning screen 100%

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

corrosion evident to underside of car

Fail 17 Jul 2012 30,714 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

corrosion evident to underside of car

Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,035 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,029 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 25,029 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,215 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 19,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,960 miles

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

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

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 CYS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CYS, 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 CYS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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