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DC53 KPJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,130 mi
Last recorded77,130 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 KPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 77,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 77,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 73,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner tread slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slightly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 73,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner tread slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slightly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 67,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 67,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 65,141 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2020 65,052 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,960 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 62,960 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,658 miles

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

both rear diff output seals leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,623 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 56,621 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear diff output seals leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,365 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,190 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise rear pads low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,026 miles

corrosion to o/s/r outter sill

Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,035 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,845 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,773 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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DC53 KPJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KPJ, 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 KPJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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