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FM53 AAX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,671 mi
Last recorded80,671 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 AAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2018 80,671 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

rust under side of car

Fail 15 Jun 2016 75,648 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

rust under side of car

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,498 miles

Oil leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake discs slightly corroded

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

front and rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

front tyre worn on outer edge

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 70,380 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,610 miles

Oil leak

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 68,610 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,980 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 66,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,129 miles

front brakes 25% imbalanced

front inner brake pads appear to be worn thin

offside rear wheel damaged slightly

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 7 Jan 2011 63,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes 25% imbalanced

front inner brake pads appear to be worn thin

offside rear wheel damaged slightly

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,380 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 58,380 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,423 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,601 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2007 27,685 miles

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

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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FM53 AAX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM53 AAX, 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 FM53 AAX registered?

FM53 AAX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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