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DN53 VVO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,940 mi
Last recorded43,940 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 VVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 43,940 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,623 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 43,120 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 42,309 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 41,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,463 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 41,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,054 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,766 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,083 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 40,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,544 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 39,544 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,084 miles

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)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,596 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,599 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 35,599 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,412 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,258 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,083 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,201 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,691 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 19,731 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 19,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DN53 VVO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DN53 VVO, 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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DN53 VVO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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