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SE53 BKX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,678 mi
Last recorded102,678 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 BKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,678 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced on effort

Fail 10 Nov 2021 102,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake slightly imbalanced on effort

Pass 5 Oct 2020 98,629 miles

Corrosion to floor sills and chassis

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 98,617 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all suspension parts are covered in heavily surface rust

both rear wheel arch corroded

under body and sill are corroded but no holes

Fail 14 Sep 2019 90,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all suspension parts are covered in heavily surface rust

both rear wheel arch corroded

under body and sill are corroded but no holes

Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,584 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusting where standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low and age cracking

Nearside Rear under sill area corrodeing getting weak

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrodeing

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low and age cracking

Offside Rear under sill area corrodeing getting weak

Offside Rear wheel arch corrodeing

underbody has heavy surface rust

Fail 11 Sep 2018 86,584 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusting where standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low and age cracking

Nearside Rear under sill area corrodeing getting weak

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrodeing

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low and age cracking

Offside Rear under sill area corrodeing getting weak

Offside Rear wheel arch corrodeing

underbody has heavy surface rust

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,971 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

all suspension rubber bushes are starting to detiorate

under body has some surface rust

Fail 3 Nov 2016 82,960 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' large crack (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

all suspension bushes starting to detiorate

under body and suspension has heavy surface rust

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,576 miles

Front no plate could be better slight damage

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body and suspension has slight surface rust

Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,338 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 59,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,562 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,824 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2012 53,752 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,049 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 48,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,895 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,301 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front tyre has a slight cut in sidewall

Offside front wheel has slight damage to rim

Fail 1 Aug 2007 26,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,901 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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SE53 BKX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SE53 BKX, 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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SE53 BKX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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