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YU53 LTX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,959 mi
Last recorded91,959 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 LTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 91,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 90,727 miles

1856014 profile tyres fitted across the front axle,1756514 profile tyre fitted across the rear axle

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front chassis under wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/r calliper slightly damp

Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake calliper damp but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,128 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 81,461 miles

All 4 tyres have perishing within the tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

O/S/R brake sticking slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 81,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All 4 tyres have perishing within the tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

O/S/R brake sticking slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,832 miles

Both rear tyres perished

O/S/F tyre perished

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,302 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,954 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,216 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,980 miles

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,568 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,520 miles

Number plate lamp loose on off side rear

Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,916 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,017 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,847 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 50,288 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 50,287 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 44,791 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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YU53 LTX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YU53 LTX, 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 YU53 LTX registered?

YU53 LTX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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