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GA53 MXS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,022 mi
Last recorded73,022 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA53 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 73,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre has thorn in outer wall

offside and nearside front lower wings slight corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2025 61,306 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes across rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre is 12 yrs old.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components undersealed , partially obscured.

Fail 1 Apr 2025 61,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut to cord (tyre is 16 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes across rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre is 12 yrs old.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components undersealed , partially obscured.

Pass 8 Apr 2024 60,760 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak , undertray obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes across rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm showing surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle and all components have been undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,670 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? , undertrays fitted obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack/pipes area seeping oil , undertray obscuring view (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r lower arm has visible corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and components all undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,954 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 58,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,431 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 56,431 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,570 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 51,570 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,351 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,983 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,436 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,436 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,426 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,636 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,400 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,289 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,774 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GA53 MXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GA53 MXS, 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 GA53 MXS registered?

GA53 MXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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