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HT53 KTV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,503 mi
Last recorded45,503 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 KTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 45,503 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2024 45,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,938 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 44,932 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 44,921 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,066 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,975 miles

corrosion in both rear inner wheel arches/sill ends

slight corrosion in both outer sills

Fail 23 Mar 2017 42,975 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion in both rear inner wheel arches/sill ends

slight corrosion in both outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,222 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,416 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 37,406 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,669 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,441 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 30,836 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,111 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,366 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 KTV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTV, 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 HT53 KTV registered?

HT53 KTV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is HT53 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 KTV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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