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R289 CDC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,829 mi
Last recorded177,829 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 CDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 177,829 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension/steering parts corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 177,828 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension/steering parts corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 169,436 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 169,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 155,571 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 155,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 136,818 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 128,585 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 118,482 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 104,892 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 1 Apr 2011 104,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 29 Oct 2009 94,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2009 94,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,152 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 89,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 78,687 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 69,754 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 69,754 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 57,568 miles

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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R289 CDC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R289 CDC, 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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R289 CDC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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