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WD53 BXH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,639 mi
Last recorded62,639 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 BXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 62,639 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 62,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,265 miles

heavy corrosion to front & rear suspension

slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 5 Apr 2017 59,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

heavy corrosion to front & rear suspension

slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 59,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,793 miles

Both rear sills and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 56,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,221 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,166 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Nov 2013 44,166 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,166 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,215 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,397 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 27,189 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,579 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,783 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,451 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 20,093 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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WD53 BXH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD53 BXH, 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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WD53 BXH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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