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WL04 CVP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,320 mi
Last recorded74,320 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 CVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,320 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 74,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 70,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm - 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight blow on flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 70,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm - 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight blow on flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper scratch in 'Zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 67,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded/split (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance significantly lower than offside

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper scratch in 'Zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper damage in 'Zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 62,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper damage in 'Zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper appears wet but doesn't appear to be brake fluid. Could be lubricant

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 55,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper appears wet but doesn't appear to be brake fluid. Could be lubricant

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 51,130 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,875 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,358 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,678 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 41,678 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,947 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,150 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,033 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 14,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,308 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,935 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 11,935 miles

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

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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WL04 CVP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WL04 CVP, 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 WL04 CVP registered?

WL04 CVP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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