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RK54 CFD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,204 mi
Last recorded51,204 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 CFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 51,204 miles

general corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer has a slight leak

reverse light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2023 50,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2022 50,105 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 50,100 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 48,984 miles

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 13 Nov 2020 47,453 miles

rear exhaust has a minor exhaust blow

Fail 13 Nov 2020 47,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust has a minor exhaust blow

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,632 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2019 43,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2018 41,594 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 41,585 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,219 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,760 miles

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

corrosion starting in both sills rear

Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,095 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,149 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,284 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,660 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,044 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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RK54 CFD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK54 CFD, 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 RK54 CFD registered?

RK54 CFD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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