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WF04 CXT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,692 mi
Last recorded49,692 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 CXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2021 49,692 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor panel / inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength To chassis near upper suspension arm and anti roll ball mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

All front and rear suspension parts corrosion or covered in underseal

All under body panels not listed above corrosion or covered in underseal

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (205/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous cuts on inner sidewall (205/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 48,904 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 47,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 47,591 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2018 47,391 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

complete underside including chassis,suspension,etc covered with underseal/waxoyl

Pass 4 May 2017 45,747 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 44,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre worn to tread bars

suspension and steering parts etc with some corrosion due to lack of use.

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 44,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under car (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre worn to tread bars

suspension and steering parts etc with some corrosion due to lack of use.

under tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 42,476 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 40,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 2 May 2014 40,023 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,390 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 36,374 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 32,479 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust system corroded

front wiper blades smearing

offside and nearside front and rear suspension arms corroded

offside rear outer sill area corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 May 2012 32,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust system corroded

front wiper blades smearing

offside and nearside front and rear suspension arms corroded

offside rear outer sill area corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2011 27,666 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,716 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,365 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,606 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,083 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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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WF04 CXT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WF04 CXT, 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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WF04 CXT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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