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YG53 TZF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,975 mi
Last recorded90,975 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 TZF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 90,975 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2026 90,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2025 84,179 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,075 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,497 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 57,929 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 56,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 56,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,729 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake is binding slightly

rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,042 miles

nearside rear outer sill is slightly coroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,724 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 50,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,272 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a small cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,881 miles

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

all brake discs are slightly coroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,243 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,427 miles

all four tyres are slightly out of shape

both front and rear brake discs are slightly coroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,823 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,412 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,685 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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YG53 TZF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YG53 TZF, 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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YG53 TZF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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