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YL53 NLX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,662 mi
Last recorded94,662 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 94,662 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 94,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 94,479 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis by anti roll bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis by anti roll bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to chassis, sills and floor front to rear

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 28 Jun 2022 91,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

structure corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2022 91,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

structure corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2021 87,675 miles

structure corroding

Pass 19 May 2020 84,640 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear HANDBRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

VARIOUS CORROSION

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,638 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis and both inner/outer sills & chassis

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis and both inner/outer sills (6.1.B.2)

wipers slight smear

Fail 17 Apr 2018 75,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link broken (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion chassis and both inner/outer sills (6.1.B.2)

wipers slight smear

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,504 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 71,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,794 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 70,794 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear n/s disc corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,994 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,042 miles

N/s/r & O/s/r outer sills corroding.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,354 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,648 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,766 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 37,385 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 37,385 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,009 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 34,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,561 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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 NLX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YL53 NLX, 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 YL53 NLX registered?

YL53 NLX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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