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T33 CRN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,661 mi
Last recorded94,661 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 CRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 94,661 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle obviously lowerd

Pass 2 Nov 2024 80,758 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 80,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Near side front brake slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General under body and suspension corrosion

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 79,758 miles

vehicle has underseal covering repair work reducing visibilty

Fail 13 Sep 2023 79,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle has underseal covering repair work reducing visibilty

Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,082 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 77,072 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,814 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2014 64,814 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 53,911 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,911 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,858 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,651 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 44,651 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wipers smeering

N/S/F wheel buckled

N/S/R tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 May 2009 38,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,663 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,837 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)

some damage to front no plate

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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T33 CRN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T33 CRN, 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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T33 CRN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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