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GD53 DHV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,407 mi
Last recorded100,407 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 100,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 100,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 96,291 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 86,044 miles

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode

Rear brake disk have slight corrosion on outer faces.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,475 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 82,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front chassis legs both starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall buldge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,712 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,051 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 74,026 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,938 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 72,927 miles

Nearside rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,335 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,241 miles

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,262 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 59,240 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,816 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,212 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,338 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,864 miles

nsr brake disc inner face slightly corroded and slightly pitted

osr brake disc inner face corroded and pitted advise replacement

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,042 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 23,516 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor condition pads wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,516 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition pads wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,969 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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GD53 DHV 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 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 GD53 DHV, 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 DHV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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