MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Central brake light not working
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)
both front tyres worn & walls perished
surface rust on both rear outer sills & front chassis legs
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)
both outer sills surface rust
front anti roll bar rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust system rusty baffles slight noisy
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
surface rust nearside outer sill
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise underside & subframes waxoyl treatment
brake pads ok recheck in 6000 mile
Nail in offside rear tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH53 ZJX 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 87.5%.
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 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 FH53 ZJX, 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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What year was FH53 ZJX registered?
FH53 ZJX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 February 2004.
Is FH53 ZJX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH53 ZJX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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