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DC53 EOD

2004 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,736 mi
Last recorded62,736 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 62,736 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2020 61,016 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 61,016 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 60,934 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively All (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,602 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018
Pass 22 Feb 2017

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,422 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 40,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 33,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,055 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 29,648 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 23,918 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 23,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 16,854 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,403 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,026 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 9,333 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 9,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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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DC53 EOD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC53 EOD, 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 DC53 EOD registered?

DC53 EOD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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