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H883 CFM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

158,729 mi
Last recorded158,729 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH883 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 158,729 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 158,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 155,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 155,883 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 154,022 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s front sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit,,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

advance travel, parking brake lever

engine cooling fans not working

under trays etc fitted, limiting view

wiper rubber slightly perished

Fail 15 Oct 2021 153,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s front sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit,,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

advance travel, parking brake lever

engine cooling fans not working

under trays etc fitted, limiting view

wiper rubber slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2020 150,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm tyre 96% worn,, tyre 9 years old,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer, centre sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm tyre 96% worn, tyre 8 years old,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

advance travel, handbrake lever

n/s/f sill panel, body sealer/filler used

o/s and n/s wiper rubbers slightly perished

Fail 27 Aug 2020 150,895 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven on inner edge, and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm tyre 96% worn,, tyre 9 years old,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer, centre sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm tyre 96% worn, tyre 8 years old,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

advance travel, handbrake lever

n/s/f sill panel, body sealer/filler used

o/s and n/s wiper rubbers slightly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2019 144,074 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge, strongly recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 144,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark recommend attention (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge, strongly recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 136,459 miles

Body sills showing signs of rust but ok for mot at the moment.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 136,458 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 125,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn uneven on inner edges, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front outer sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind, recommend check

both headlamp images slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2017 125,733 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn uneven on inner edges, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front outer sill has slight corrosion

both headlamp images slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2016 123,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm in place (4.1.E.1)

advise, handbrake travel

n/s handbrake performance lower than o/s,, recommend check

n/s reverse light not working

Fail 20 May 2016 123,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise, handbrake travel

n/s handbrake performance lower than o/s,, recommend check

n/s reverse light not working

Pass 20 May 2015 120,849 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 120,849 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 118,392 miles

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

both front tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,625 miles

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

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

high level brake light operation, recommend check

minor oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 111,639 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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 108,238 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 104,579 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 99,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 95,858 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 95,858 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front windscreen wipers deteriorated.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 93,410 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 93,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 86,767 miles

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

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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H883 CFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 H883 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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H883 CFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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