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YM53 PKU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,306 mi
Last recorded84,306 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 PKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,306 miles

Suspension components + Underbody generally corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 84,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,948 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,223 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 79,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 73,799 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 73,799 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 67,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 61,618 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,696 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 55,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,025 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,799 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,799 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,017 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 37,447 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,447 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,938 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,655 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 24,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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YM53 PKU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YM53 PKU, 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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YM53 PKU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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