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VA53 OCG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,251 mi
Last recorded40,251 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 OCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,251 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,251 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 35,974 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nsf + Osf + Nsr + Osr tyres have slight cracking across tread

Nsr outer sill has heavy corrosion but second skin still structualy intact at time of inspection req's urgent attention to prevent further corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,974 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nsf + Osf + Nsr + Osr tyres have slight cracking across tread

Nsr outer sill has heavy corrosion but second skin still structualy intact at time of inspection req's urgent attention to prevent further corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,890 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,135 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 OCG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCG, 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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What year was VA53 OCG registered?

VA53 OCG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is VA53 OCG safe to buy?

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