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YL53 NLE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,538 mi
Last recorded52,538 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 52,538 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 44,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,390 miles

both rear lower 1/4 panels starting to rust

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,957 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,683 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 43,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 May 2011 41,848 miles

slight corrosion on both front break discs

Pass 24 May 2010 39,239 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,159 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,563 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,177 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YL53 NLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YL53 NLE, 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 YL53 NLE registered?

YL53 NLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is YL53 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 NLE shows 11 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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