MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
corrosion on rear brake pipes
o/s chassis member damaged
o/s handbrake performance down slightly
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
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
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
some damage to o/s chassis member
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
some damage to chassis rail o/s
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of H831 CFM?
You can check the full history of H831 CFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was H831 CFM registered?
H831 CFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.
Is H831 CFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for H831 CFM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does H831 CFM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H831 CFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.