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DN53 VVW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,239 mi
Last recorded146,239 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 VVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 146,239 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 146,236 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,270 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 139,269 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 127,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 118,932 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 118,931 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 112,060 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 111,997 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,746 miles

both outer sills stating with corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,620 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 102,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,132 miles

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 .

Fail 16 Jan 2014 98,132 miles

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 .

Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,655 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 90,655 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,641 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,442 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2011 72,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 61,914 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,303 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 35,920 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,040 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 26,035 miles

Nearside 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 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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