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WD53 LCZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,730 mi
Last recorded79,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 LCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 79,730 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension corroded

n/s and o/s r outer sills going rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2025 79,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake discs shows signs of getting hot

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 77,773 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake shows signs of getting hot

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 76,755 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 75,429 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,314 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 74,312 miles

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

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

n/s/r and n/s/f brake been getting hot

Pass 11 Dec 2020 72,016 miles

ball joint covers perished

Pass 10 Jun 2019 69,374 miles

Both outer body sills have corrosion & repair

Windscreen has damage

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,105 miles

Nearside lower outer body rear sill corroded.

Offside lower outer body rear sill corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 64,549 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 21 May 2016 64,549 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,768 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front & rear suspension components corroded

rewar exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 May 2015 62,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front & rear suspension components corroded

rear brake discs worn & heavily corroded on inner faces

rewar exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 62,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 29 May 2013 59,842 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)

Pass 21 May 2012 55,918 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,921 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,872 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 41,398 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 35,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 28,584 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 LCZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WD53 LCZ, 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 WD53 LCZ registered?

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

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