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GD53 JZE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,056 mi
Last recorded77,056 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 77,056 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 77,043 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 76,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 75,544 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

slight play nearside front drop link

Pass 23 May 2018 73,588 miles

front wipers in poor condition

front sub frame rusty

front suspension arms rusty

Fail 19 May 2018 73,549 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front sub frame rusty

front suspension arms rusty

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2017 72,121 miles

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

both outer sills and underside of vehicle corroded

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 19 May 2016 68,874 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 65,001 miles

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel long

rear brake discs in a poor condition and pads becoming low

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2015 65,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel long

rear brake discs in a poor condition and pads becoming low

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 60,988 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 57,834 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 53,416 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,473 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,247 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 31,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,549 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,478 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,798 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 JZE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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