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R50 CAY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,195 mi
Last recorded43,195 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 CAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 43,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 42,914 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 42,683 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 42,319 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 41,872 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 41,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 41,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 40,893 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 40,559 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2017 39,639 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 39,125 miles

All tyres starting to crack / perish

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,924 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 37,924 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 37,023 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2013 36,270 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 35,575 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2011 34,416 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,278 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 27,275 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 24,502 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,816 miles

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,323 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 16,297 miles

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

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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R50 CAY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R50 CAY, 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 R50 CAY registered?

R50 CAY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is R50 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 CAY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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