CarVerify

Free Car Check

HT53 BXF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,105 mi
Last recorded80,105 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 BXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 80,105 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 80,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,493 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake weak only just passed 16%

Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,202 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 66,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,684 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 65,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both ends of rear pipe between rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of near side sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 65,118 miles

metal brake pipe from rear t piece rusting

rear of near side sill panel area rusting / very soft

Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,583 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,944 miles

off side parking brake low effort

Fail 5 Apr 2016 63,924 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,220 miles

bottom of near side front chassis rail rusting and outsides of off side and near side front chassis rails rusting also around anti roll bar mounts

near side rear brake disc inner face rusting

Fail 31 Mar 2015 63,207 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bottom of near side front chassis rail rusting and outsides of off side and near side front chassis rails rusting also around anti roll bar mounts

near side front tyre outer edge bald and very close to limits

near side rear brake disc inner face rusting

off side front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,178 miles

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 27 Apr 2013 60,659 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 60,616 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,484 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,868 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,497 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,019 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,193 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside wiper starting to split and smear

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HT53 BXF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HT53 BXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HT53 BXF?

You can check the full history of HT53 BXF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HT53 BXF registered?

HT53 BXF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is HT53 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 BXF shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HT53 BXF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HT53 BXF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.