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AD53 RMX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,404 mi
Last recorded95,404 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 95,404 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced At inner and outer sill areas - marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at inner and outer sill areas marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside - upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside & offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ON LIMIT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***ON LIMIT*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside - upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside & offside - inner wheel arch area corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

foot brake pedal has travel - ON LIMIT

nearside & offside - rear flitch areas corroded

nearside & offside - sill areas corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 90,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear inner and outer sill areas corroded

nearside rear wheel arch areas corroded

offside rear inner and outer sill areas corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 86,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 83,679 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 83,679 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside and nearside front chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded.

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 80,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,362 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,028 miles

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

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Fail 14 Jan 2019 79,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,284 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Fail 17 Jan 2018 78,260 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill insecure at rear (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,384 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 18 Jan 2017 77,368 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,738 miles

Undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,661 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,593 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,503 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 38,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

front disc's worn scored and pitted

Fail 7 Jan 2011 38,067 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

front disc's worn scored and pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,990 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,203 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 23,827 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,827 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,640 miles

o/s/f/inner brake disc starting to rust+corrod brake eff ok

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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AD53 RMX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 AD53 RMX, 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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AD53 RMX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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