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GL53 UXW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,846 mi
Last recorded100,846 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 UXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 100,846 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis through wheel arch, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under car, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,220 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front brake pads are low.

Both rear brake pads are low.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 87,166 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,439 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,139 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,394 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 59,394 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,114 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,048 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,349 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,217 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 24,217 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 20,164 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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GL53 UXW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GL53 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

GL53 UXW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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