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GX54 CXR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,518 mi
Last recorded73,518 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 CXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 73,518 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 73,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2024 73,511 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated within 30 cm of passenger seat anchor point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all four anti roll bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,258 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2023 73,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,898 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

some light corrosion in places on suspension items

Pass 23 Nov 2019 62,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr just at joint to flexi pipe for caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,680 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have cracks in tread and side walls

Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 19,846 miles

all tyres have slight cracks in tread pattern

front brake discs rusty on inner and outter surfaces

Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,183 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,879 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 7,331 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 4,879 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 3,210 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 1,130 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 1,070 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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GX54 CXR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX54 CXR, 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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What year was GX54 CXR registered?

GX54 CXR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 October 2004.

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