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HD53 BOF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,818 mi
Last recorded106,818 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 BOF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 106,818 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,519 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,771 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 86,771 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,486 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,329 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,135 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,072 miles

slight uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 10 Apr 2013 62,072 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2012 57,718 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,887 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 56,815 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 54,063 miles

exhaust corroded

noise when driven possiably from transmission

rear suspension bushes worn

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,194 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,645 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 43,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HD53 BOF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HD53 BOF, 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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HD53 BOF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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