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SE53 ULP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,007 mi
Last recorded56,007 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 ULP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2021 56,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under inner wheel arch forward of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch above chassis forward of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete inner wheel arch forward and above road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor below drivers feet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under inner wheel arch forward of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch above chassis forward of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete inner wheel arch forward and above road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill below wing holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill leading up into rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill leading up into rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 54,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 54,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 52,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 50,449 miles

all suspension components corroded but still functioning

n/s o/s front chassis corroded but not holed

Fail 7 Nov 2017 50,440 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion All suspension components corroded but still functioning (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion N/S & O/S Front Chassis Corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion N/S Outer Sill corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,271 miles

Centre exhuast slight blow from joint

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front brake slight binding

Fail 14 Oct 2015 45,269 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhuast slight blow from joint

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 39,496 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 39,496 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,333 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,057 miles

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

o/s rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 29,057 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 19,171 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,124 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,525 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 ULP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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