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YM53 PKV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

100,195 mi
Last recorded100,195 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 PKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 100,195 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 100,188 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body work corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 89,813 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,401 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts and rears and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 78,218 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 72,791 miles

front and rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 3 May 2017 66,911 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,408 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres low

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,949 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,218 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,169 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,775 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,546 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,346 miles

Front 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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YM53 PKV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YM53 PKV, 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 YM53 PKV registered?

YM53 PKV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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