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GD53 DHY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,540 mi
Last recorded101,540 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 101,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sil (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sil (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sil (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sil (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre cracking all over

offside front tyre cracking all over

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 98,653 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,036 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,966 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 88,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,780 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 78,263 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,263 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,796 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 69,796 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 58,993 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,993 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 49,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,194 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,971 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 DHY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DHY, 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 GD53 DHY registered?

GD53 DHY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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