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BN53 NWT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,159 mi
Last recorded102,159 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2020 102,159 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 7 Nov 2019 98,674 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

GEARBOX UNDERTRAY INSECURE

N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS AND UNDER SILLS CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/S FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK SHOWING SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 7 Nov 2019 98,674 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

GEARBOX UNDERTRAY INSECURE

N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS AND UNDER SILLS CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/S FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK SHOWING SLIGHT PLAY

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

N/S WIPER WORN

Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,628 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake hoses just starting to crack

Pass 9 Nov 2017 88,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 88,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wheel arch corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,458 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline, advise replacement (3.5.1g)

both rear inner wheel arch/sill corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 83,458 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline, advise replacement (3.5.1g)

both rear inner wheel arch/sill corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2015 78,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,994 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 68,980 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,914 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 60,446 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 53,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 53,859 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 50,173 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,587 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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BN53 NWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN53 NWT, 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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BN53 NWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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