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H831 CFM

2004 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,445 mi
Last recorded184,445 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH831 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 184,445 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 183,067 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil spring corroded front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four front and back corrossion (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 179,432 miles

corrosion on all suspension arms

corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s chassis rail damaged

parking brake performance down o/s

shock absorbers and spring seats corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 179,432 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

corrosion on all suspension arms

corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s chassis rail damaged

parking brake performance down o/s

shock absorbers and spring seats corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 176,065 miles

all tyres age cracking

corrosion on all suspension arms

corrosion on rear brake pipes

front brake pads 3mm

o/s chassis rail damaged

parking brake performance down o/s

Fail 12 Jun 2017 175,929 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill + inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill +wheel arch (5.2.6)

all tyres age cracking

corrosion on all suspension arms

corrosion on rear brake pipes

front brake pads 3mm

o/s chassis rail damaged

parking brake performance down o/s

Pass 8 Jul 2016 173,353 miles

some corrosion in rear of sills and inner arches

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

some corrosion on suspension arms

some damage to o/s chassis rail

tyres age crcking

Fail 8 Jul 2016 173,353 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some corrosion in rear of sills and inner arches

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

some corrosion on suspension arms

some damage to o/s chassis rail

tyres age crcking

Pass 7 Jul 2015 170,803 miles

o/s chassis member damaged

some corrosion in both rear brake discs

some corrosion in o/s/r sill

some corrosion in suspension arms

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Jul 2015 170,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s chassis member damaged

some corrosion in both rear brake discs

some corrosion in o/s/r sill

some corrosion in suspension arms

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2014 167,898 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s chassis member damaged

o/s handbrake performance down slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2014 167,898 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

engine oil level low

o/s chassis member damaged

o/s handbrake performance down slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 165,131 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s chassis member damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2012 162,563 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre brake light not working

corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s chassis member damaged

Pass 20 May 2011 157,603 miles

some damage to o/s chassis member

Pass 21 May 2010 152,330 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 152,330 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 May 2009 147,104 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 147,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 140,220 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 133,631 miles

some damage to chassis rail o/s

Pass 26 Apr 2006 126,682 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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H831 CFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H831 CFM, 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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H831 CFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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