MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wing (As Marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Hose rubbing against tyre. (2.2.D.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings As Marked. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both outer sills stating with corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine block corroded
front subframe corroded
n/s inner and outer sill corroded
o/s inner and outer sill coroded
pas pipes corroded
rear subframe corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all shock absorbers corroded slightly but still work .
all under car metal brake pipes slight corrosion ( greased )
both front tyres have cracks in treads .
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all shock absorbers corroded slightly but still work .
all under car metal brake pipes slight corrosion ( greased )
both front tyres have cracks in treads .
ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED
BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ENGINE IDLE SPEED HIGH
FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED
BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ENGINE IDLE SPEED HIGH
FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear suspension components rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
front and rear suspension components rusty
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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DN53 VVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DN53 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2004.
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