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VA53 UEH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,825 mi
Last recorded68,825 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 68,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery tray corroded and in poor condition

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,646 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 63,614 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to under body

Fail 28 Sep 2018 53,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion to under body

Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,068 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,770 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 46,708 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 45,302 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,981 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 40,242 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 40,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,333 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 35,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,531 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,470 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 14,280 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 UEH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 UEH, 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 UEH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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