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DC53 NHZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 NHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,463 miles

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

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

corrosion in nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches but not within any prescribed areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 97,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure upper ball joint disconnected (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches but not within any prescribed areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 96,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,900 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 83,247 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 71,313 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,569 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 58,592 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 52,697 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 52,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,570 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,711 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,643 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 NHZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 NHZ, 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 NHZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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