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HT53 BXG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,718 mi
Last recorded102,718 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 BXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 102,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion ouuter seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside fronnt wheel stiff to turn

underside of vehicle corroded (front)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,720 miles

Both nearside and offside front track rod end dust covers perished.

Both nearside and offside front upper and lower ball joint dust covers perished.

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded.

Exhaust system in a rusty condition.

Rear brake discs rusty.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 97,720 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both nearside and offside front track rod end dust covers perished.

Both nearside and offside front upper and lower ball joint dust covers perished.

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded.

Exhaust system in a rusty condition.

Rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,838 miles

Both front inner sills corroded.

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate.

Offside Rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 92,838 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front inner sills corroded.

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate.

Offside Rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,828 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,091 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 82,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,880 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 74,880 miles

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

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

front brake disc's corroded/pitted on inner face

Fail 25 Jan 2012 66,785 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,785 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,327 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,509 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,944 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,628 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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HT53 BXG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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