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YC53 NKA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

204,857 mi
Last recorded204,857 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 NKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 204,857 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 195,778 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 195,772 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 183,521 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 179,525 miles

all wishbones corroded

front sub frame corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre low tread

various underside corrosion

water leak at engine

Fail 18 Jul 2020 179,525 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre low tread

various underside corrosion

water leak at engine

all wishbones corroded

front sub frame corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 179,207 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded all tyres low tread

slight exhaust blow rear join various underside corrosion

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 178,890 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded slight blow rear exhaust join various underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2016 178,435 miles

Excessive Underbody Corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2016 178,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Rail (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Rail (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Excessive Underbody Corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2016 178,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear towards rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides front chassis on sides and underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 177,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 177,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 175,558 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 169,436 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 169,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 151,702 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2012 151,359 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2011 131,637 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 131,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 111,644 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 111,644 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 93,112 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 71,707 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,669 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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YC53 NKA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YC53 NKA, 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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YC53 NKA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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