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FM53 VXZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,591 mi
Last recorded73,591 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 VXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,591 miles

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))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 73,591 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,418 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,548 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has been repaired (security)

light corrosion throughout vehicle/ suspension components

Fail 22 Feb 2017 64,548 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,395 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 62,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,188 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,313 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,571 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,777 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 29,777 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,133 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,368 miles

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 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.

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