MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake pads becoming worn
nail in o/s/rear tyre
rear brake pads badly worn recommend attention
rear brakes binding slightly
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DC53 JVM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DC53 JVM, 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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DC53 JVM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 February 2004.
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