CarVerify

Free Car Check

YM53 PMX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,157 mi
Last recorded55,157 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 PMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 55,157 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 53,228 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 53,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 52,603 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 49,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Offside HAND BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 49,534 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

O/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

O/S REAR COIL SPRING STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 14 Mar 2020 49,346 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 49,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 41,642 miles

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

SLIGHT BIND FROM OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,143 miles

REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Pass 22 Dec 2016 31,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 22 Dec 2016 31,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 26,704 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

CHILD SEAT NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODING

Pass 2 Jan 2015 23,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 19,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 15,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 12,655 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 8 Sep 2010 11,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,200 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 3 Sep 2009 10,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 5 Aug 2008 9,124 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 2 Aug 2008 9,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,132 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YM53 PMX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PMX, 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

How do I check the history of YM53 PMX?

You can check the full history of YM53 PMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YM53 PMX registered?

YM53 PMX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is YM53 PMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 PMX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM53 PMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YM53 PMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.