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WP04 CVL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,132 mi
Last recorded54,132 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 CVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 54,132 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 53,722 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,658 miles

Off side rear sill rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,417 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 49,417 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail Both rear link arms worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,211 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 47,610 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 46,946 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 46,946 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 46,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 44,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 43,989 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 42,164 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)

Pass 21 May 2012 39,704 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 39,704 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2011 34,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 31,001 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 31,001 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 28,041 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 24,353 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 24,343 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 17,490 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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WP04 CVL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WP04 CVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP04 CVL registered?

WP04 CVL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is WP04 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP04 CVL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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