2004 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · CE54 XDZ
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 92,884 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE54 XDZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2022
- 92,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE54 XDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (CE54 XDZ) between August 2007 and January 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively cor”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg ( under wheel arch ) (2”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)”.
CE54 XDZ Mileage History
- 20/08/200717,511 mi
- 20/08/200717,511 mi
- 15/10/200717,861 mi+350 mi
- 07/10/200826,961 mi+9,100 mi
- 13/10/200934,930 mi+7,969 mi
- 12/10/201040,565 mi+5,635 mi
- 06/10/201145,712 mi+5,147 mi
- 01/10/201251,828 mi+6,116 mi
- 22/10/201360,308 mi+8,480 mi
- 21/10/201467,054 mi+6,746 mi
- 21/10/201467,054 mi
- 22/02/201677,704 mi+10,650 mi
- 23/02/201677,710 mi+6 mi
- 13/02/201783,553 mi+5,843 mi
- 13/02/201783,553 mi
- 23/01/201886,860 mi+3,307 mi
- 23/01/201990,165 mi+3,305 mi
- 04/02/201990,174 mi+9 mi
- 03/02/202091,640 mi+1,466 mi
- 08/02/202192,265 mi+625 mi
- 27/01/202292,884 mi+619 mi
Average of roughly 5,220 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
NB cars can rust badly inside the front chassis rails, sometimes while the outer structure still looks respectable from above.
- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
Like the NA, the NB traps moisture around the rear sill sections and arch returns, so rot often starts where it is easy to hide with cosmetic repairs.
- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
When the soft-top drains block, water can back up into the cabin and accelerate rust in the sills and floor area.
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