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DA53 GXN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,168 mi
Last recorded112,168 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 GXN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2024 112,168 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn incorrectly repaired also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door card loose

Pass 12 Dec 2023 101,973 miles

Front & Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle is Undersealed

Welding Repairs Undersealed

Fail 4 Dec 2023 101,966 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front & Rear Suspension Components Corroded

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

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

Vehicle is Undersealed

Welding Repairs Undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2022 100,533 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 100,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox to mid box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 96,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,437 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 94,437 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,286 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,235 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,524 miles

HEAVY BLISTERING ON BOTH REAR SILLS / WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,447 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 69,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,212 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 68,212 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,973 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 61,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,876 miles

corrosion both rear sills outer

Fail 12 Jan 2012 56,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion both rear sills outer

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,069 miles

corrosion o/s/r sill area

corrosion on inner surfaces front brake discs

wipers starting to split

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,901 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,294 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,629 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,658 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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DA53 GXN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA53 GXN, 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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DA53 GXN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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