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HK53 DLZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,581 mi
Last recorded46,581 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 DLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 46,581 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 46,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,864 miles

N/S front floor to sill corroded

N/S front inner wing corroded

O/S front floor to sill corroded

O/S front inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S and N/S front inner wings developing corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 37,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S and N/S front inner wings developing corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,204 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

very slight fine cracking developing to upper side walls of all four tyres

Fail 17 Jan 2017 34,204 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

very slight fine cracking developing to upper side walls of all four tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2015 31,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes covered in sealant

Fail 16 Dec 2015 31,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes covered in sealant

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in sealant

Fail 7 Jan 2015 29,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in sealant

Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,305 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,027 miles

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

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

Offside 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 3 Jan 2012 22,450 miles

o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r sidewalls cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2011 20,922 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 18,514 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,064 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

Pass 7 Jan 2008 13,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 10,915 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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HK53 DLZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HK53 DLZ, 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 HK53 DLZ registered?

HK53 DLZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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