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SE53 WRT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,944 mi
Last recorded86,944 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 WRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 86,941 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,964 miles

Body has slight corrosion under car and componants rusty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,543 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm heavily corroded

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm heavily corroded

advise front suspension corroded

advise inner wings heavily corroded

advise underbody heavily corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm heavily corroded

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm heavily corroded

advise front suspension corroded

advise inner wings heavily corroded

advise underbody heavily corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 59,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower sill at seat belt mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill at seat belt mounting (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 54,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,441 miles

advise both front tyres scrubbed on edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,441 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise both front tyres scrubbed on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,643 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 42,643 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,738 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 37,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,758 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 34,758 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,253 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,785 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,672 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,552 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight knock when applying brake,possbrake pad movment ?

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 WRT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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