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AJ53 FUN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,133 mi
Last recorded54,133 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 53,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 53,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 52,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,342 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 52,306 miles

Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing , front and rear plates (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 51,736 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 50,309 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,577 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 46,140 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 44,854 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2014 43,550 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 41,986 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 41,356 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,598 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,252 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 36,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 31,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,805 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

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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AJ53 FUN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AJ53 FUN, 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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What year was AJ53 FUN registered?

AJ53 FUN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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