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YU53 LVD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,270 mi
Last recorded133,270 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 LVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 133,270 miles

corrosion to rear arches/sills

underbody corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 133,227 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn on edge

various corrosion spots on body

Pass 2 Feb 2017 124,928 miles

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

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

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET EFFICIENCY 16%

front brake pads show wear n\s and o\s

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes show corrosion at joint with flexi hose

Fail 1 Feb 2017 124,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along the rear of centre chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET EFFICIENCY 16%

front brake pads show wear n\s and o\s

Pass 29 Jan 2016 112,995 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,013 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 92,606 miles

185/60/14 X 4

2 X REAR BRAKE DISCS SCAGGY

2 X REAR O/SILLS S/CORR

ARIEL BROKEN

FRONT B/PADS 65-75% WORN

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/12/14

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Fail 12 Jul 2014 92,606 miles

185/60/14 X 4

2 X REAR BRAKE DISCS SCAGGY

2 X REAR O/SILLS S/CORR

ARIEL BROKEN

FRONT B/PADS 65-75% WORN

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/12/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,172 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 66,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,415 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,813 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear lower outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,283 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 34,157 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,889 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,191 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 LVD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YU53 LVD, 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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YU53 LVD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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