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77,986 miAbove average mileage for this year
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bind o/s/r brake near limit
both bottom pivot gaiters perishing
both rear wheel arches rusty
exhaust rusty
hole in o/s/r inner sill
n/s/r tyre perishing
o/s outer sill rusty
rear brake discs rusty
under body rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
bind o/s/r brake near limit
both bottom pivot gaiters perishing
both rear wheel arches rusty
exhaust rusty
hole in o/s/r inner sill
n/s/r tyre perishing
o/s outer sill rusty
rear brake discs rusty
under body rusty
both bottom pivot gaiters perishing
both inner and outer sill rusty
exhaust rusty
front and rear brake discs surface rust
rear wheel arches rusty
slight bind o/s/r brake
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
both bottom pivot gaiters perishing
both inner and outer sill rusty
exhaust rusty
front and rear brake discs surface rust
rear wheel arches rusty
slight bind o/s/r brake
both bottom pivot gaiters perishing
engine oil leak
front and rear discs rusty
head lamps fading
n/s track rod end gaiter perishing
rear inner wheel arch rusty
rear wheel arch and outer sills rusty
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front head lights fogging
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear outer sill and wheel arch area corroded
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted externally (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted externally (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear outer sill and wheel arch area corroding
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by suspension component mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted externally (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted externally (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear outer sill and wheel arch area corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/vr15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both wiper blade ends split
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GL53 KNH 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 83.3%.
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 GL53 KNH, 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 GL53 KNH registered?
GL53 KNH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 2004.
Is GL53 KNH safe to buy?
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