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GD53 BHN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,499 mi
Last recorded45,499 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 BHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 45,499 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail, both sides and underneath box section around antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

NS headlamp has broken bracket, loose but not insecure

NSF Floor pan corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,335 miles

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

NS headlamp has broken bracket, loose but not insecure

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes, very corroded, unable to fully assess due to location, advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has long travel

Fail 20 Jul 2018 40,268 miles

Emissions not tested excessive oil leak, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

NS headlamp has broken bracket, loose but not insecure

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes, very corroded, unable to fully assess due to location, advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has long travel

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,862 miles

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to sills, chassis and NSR wheel arch

Fail 15 Jun 2017 34,862 miles

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

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to sills, chassis and NSR wheel arch

Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,381 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 32,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,607 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 22,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 20,851 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Fail 3 May 2014 20,851 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,851 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,709 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,550 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 20,550 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,585 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rusting forming to nearside outter sill and wheel arch

Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,174 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,895 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 BHN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GD53 BHN, 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 BHN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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