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YM53 PLF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,689 mi
Last recorded65,689 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 PLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 65,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,839 miles

Rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2023 58,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,732 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 54,732 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,390 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,634 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,826 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Fail 1 Jul 2017 35,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 21,971 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 21,968 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges+getting low on tread+perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,185 miles

front tyres worn on edges & starting to perish.

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 21,185 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges & starting to perish.

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,724 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 18,489 miles

suspension components+brake ferrules corroding,f/tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2010 17,764 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,968 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 12,103 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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YM53 PLF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

YM53 PLF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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