MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,591 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front headlamp has been repaired (security)
light corrosion throughout vehicle/ suspension components
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/box section (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/box section (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle footbrake (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front headlamp has been repaired (security)
light corrosion throughout vehicle/ suspension components
Both rear wheels binding slightly
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
underside/floor area and suspension components corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Both rear wheels binding slightly
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
underside/floor area and suspension components corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 VXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?
FM53 VXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is FM53 VXZ safe to buy?
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