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FV53 SYE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,240 mi
Last recorded123,240 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 SYE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 123,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 123,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 120,755 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill/floor corroded holed

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill/floor corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 117,109 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 116,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,222 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight bind offside rear wheel

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,349 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2019 108,349 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 105,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 99,065 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,758 miles

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

near side parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,570 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads approx 50% worn

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,738 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads approx 50% worn

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,626 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,669 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 49,669 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,770 miles

front brake discs corroding

rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2008 29,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroding

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,110 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 17,866 miles

both front and off side rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Dec 2006 17,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and the off side rear tyres perished

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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FV53 SYE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV53 SYE, 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 FV53 SYE registered?

FV53 SYE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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