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GD53 BHL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,432 mi
Last recorded63,432 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 BHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 63,432 miles

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED.

Offside Front Outer SILL CORRODED.

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

Offside Rear SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED.

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED.

Pass 9 Apr 2025 58,676 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 58,676 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 53,214 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose lower wing mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose lower wing mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 52,693 miles

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

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

nearside front lower wing corroded

offside front lower wing corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 51,857 miles

corrosion on n/s front lower wing

corrosion on o/s front lower wing

Pass 6 Apr 2021 51,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,846 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 50,846 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer sill area slight corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer sill area slight corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,449 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 47,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,708 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,932 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,760 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 55,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,452 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,527 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 31,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,602 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,360 miles

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

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

all tyres starting too crack within tread pattern. advise replacement

Pass 31 Jan 2008 16,121 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 10,434 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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GD53 BHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 GD53 BHL, 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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GD53 BHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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