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SO53 YLJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,690 mi
Last recorded94,690 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 YLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 94,690 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 94,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside off car heavy corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,677 miles

Corrosion in o/s inner sill

Fail 5 Feb 2020 92,653 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion in o/s inner sill

Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,559 miles

both outer sills and all floor areas and all suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,499 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)

Offside Rear brake slight restricted move movment

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

both front brakes slight resricted move ment

Fail 8 Feb 2018 84,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

Offside Rear brake slight restricted move movment

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

both front brakes slight resricted move ment

Pass 6 Feb 2017 79,432 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,312 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,017 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,336 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 60,336 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,958 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,011 miles

All tyers perishing and cracking on tread

Both front brake disk's very corroded and pitted

Both rear brake disk's corroded and pitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,023 miles

All four tyre starting to perish

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,148 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,601 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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SO53 YLJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SO53 YLJ, 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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SO53 YLJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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