2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · CF04 BMZ
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 78,882 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CF04 BMZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2026
- 78,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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CF04 BMZ Mileage History
- 01/03/202275,681 mi
- 10/03/202376,790 mi+1,109 mi
- 17/07/202678,882 mi+2,092 mi
Average of roughly 731 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
CF04 BMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (CF04 BMZ) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”.
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