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WP53 ODF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,528 mi
Last recorded21,528 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 ODF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 21,528 miles

handbrake lever travel

Pass 22 Jan 2025 20,933 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 20,914 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 20,882 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 20,672 miles

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2021 20,358 miles

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2020 19,954 miles

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2020 19,954 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Anti Roll Bar Link Broken From Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2019 19,427 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs Inner Faces Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2018 18,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 18,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 17,099 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,485 miles

205/45/R16 83W

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED,DUE TO FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH.

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

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

O/S/F BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 16,482 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

205/45/R16 83W

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED,DUE TO FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH.

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

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

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

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

UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS,DUE TO BRACKES BINDING.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 15,983 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 15,316 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 14,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 11,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 10,961 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 9,444 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 8,218 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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WP53 ODF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WP53 ODF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP53 ODF registered?

WP53 ODF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is WP53 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 ODF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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