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DC53 LWL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,941 mi
Last recorded103,941 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 103,941 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 89,924 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 81,416 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 81,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 71,685 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS SPLITS IN TREAD IN ONE POSITION

Fail 1 May 2013 76,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R TYRE HAS SPLITS IN TREAD IN ONE POSITION

Pass 8 May 2012 67,469 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 67,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 60,709 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 60,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 50,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 41,050 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 38,912 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,407 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,975 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 LWL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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