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HT53 MRO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,865 mi
Last recorded144,865 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 MRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2020 144,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion on under body and on some components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 144,469 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on under body and on some components

Fail 19 Jan 2019 144,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on under body and on some components

Pass 15 Feb 2018 143,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 142,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 142,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 133,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 119,195 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 108,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front o/s and n/s tyres are showing signs of wear on the inner and outer edges!

Fail 18 Jan 2014 108,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front o/s and n/s tyres are showing signs of wear on the inner and outer edges!

Fail 28 Nov 2012 90,610 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,610 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,515 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,039 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,046 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,025 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,683 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,090 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 36,366 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 36,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 MRO 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 HT53 MRO, 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 MRO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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