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SJ53 BAR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,732 mi
Last recorded73,732 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 BAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 73,732 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 73,721 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 72,789 miles

UNDERSEALED

Fail 9 May 2025 72,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSEALED

Pass 8 May 2024 71,850 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Pass 18 May 2023 71,244 miles

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Pass 6 May 2022 69,632 miles

vehicle been under sealed

Pass 14 May 2021 67,754 miles

vehicle been under sealed

Fail 14 May 2021 67,754 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment all tyres (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

vehicle been under sealed

Pass 18 Apr 2020 65,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 63,262 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 60,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 59,945 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 59,945 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 58,633 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 56,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 53,828 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,417 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear brakes binding slightly

under vehicle and n/s outer sill corroding

Pass 14 May 2012 48,513 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 48,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,242 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,847 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,564 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,387 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,586 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SJ53 BAR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ53 BAR, 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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SJ53 BAR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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