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GD53 OHX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 OHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 98,740 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,544 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,253 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills inner and outer o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 92,761 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 92,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 91,458 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion cor/underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,517 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 82,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,650 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 67,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,571 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 42,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,694 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 37,684 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 OHX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OHX, 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 OHX registered?

GD53 OHX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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The MOT history for GD53 OHX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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