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HS53 EJY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,665 mi
Last recorded83,665 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 EJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,665 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower wishbone arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower wishbone arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower wishbone arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower wishbone arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres deteriorating

exhaust joins badly corroded

underside corrosion present

Fail 1 Feb 2021 71,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all tyres deteriorating

exhaust joins badly corroded

underside corrosion present

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,052 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,865 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 59,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,671 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,212 miles

n/s rear brake pipe corroding

o/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,574 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2013 51,574 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres nearing limit

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,696 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,989 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 44,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,637 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,006 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 23,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,555 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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HS53 EJY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HS53 EJY, 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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HS53 EJY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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