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AD53 YZZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,667 mi
Last recorded60,667 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 YZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 60,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 59,667 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,817 miles

Front small perishing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,734 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 56,749 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 56,749 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,651 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 55,044 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,183 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 53,905 miles

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

both sills corroded

front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,049 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 45,269 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 45,269 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,181 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres have perishing to side walls

Pass 15 May 2013 39,868 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 9 May 2013 39,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s & o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,105 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,055 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,309 miles

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

front tyres slight cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,550 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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AD53 YZZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AD53 YZZ, 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 YZZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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