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AG53 EHU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,985 mi
Last recorded88,985 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 EHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 88,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has been fouling arch

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS

Pass 12 May 2025 80,340 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 73,696 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced corrosion around anti roll bar bracket mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking & perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner outer sill has corrosion just in front of rear wheel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking & perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer outer sill has corrosion just in front of rear wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2023 69,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 67,057 miles

Front Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake Discs Rusty

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,751 miles

Front suspension slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Wipers smeary

Fail 15 Jun 2021 65,751 miles

Front suspension slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Wipers smeary

Pass 12 Jun 2020 65,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jun 2019 63,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2018 62,238 miles

covers obscuring some components

general surface corrosion of underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2018 62,231 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

covers obscuring some components

general surface corrosion of underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front slight binding

all road wheels heavy surface corrosion

covers obscuring some components

surface corrosion of exhaust system

Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all road wheels surface corrosion of inner rims

surface corrosion of underside panelling and components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,105 miles

tyre valves split .

Fail 10 Oct 2014 54,105 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

tyre valves split .

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,106 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished

Fail 11 Oct 2013 53,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,287 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,201 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,101 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,518 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,583 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,989 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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AG53 EHU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AG53 EHU, 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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AG53 EHU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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