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VA53 JKZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,509 mi
Last recorded84,509 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 JKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 84,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

under side corrosion on most suspension and brake components and floor.

Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,342 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,178 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Jan 2020 84,168 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2015 80,321 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 75,389 miles

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

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 74,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear exhaust box corroded on hanging mounts

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear exhaust box corroded on hanging mounts

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Aug 2011 72,588 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,588 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,834 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 10 Feb 2010 68,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

centre stop light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2009 63,707 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,840 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 50,839 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 1 Feb 2007 38,087 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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VA53 JKZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VA53 JKZ, 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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VA53 JKZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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