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YU53 UMJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

105,217 mi
Last recorded105,217 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 UMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2019 105,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wish bone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 104,800 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 100,213 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 100,197 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 12kgf (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 13kgf (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 20kgf (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake back plates corroded

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,792 miles

chassis corroded variuos places exhaut system ex corroded

front brake disc are corroded front brake pads low

Fail 5 Mar 2016 98,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

chassis corroded variuos places exhaut system ex corroded

front brake disc are corroded front brake pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,546 miles

front discs are worn

Fail 28 Feb 2015 94,544 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs are worn

Pass 30 Jan 2014 88,825 miles

front and rear discs are slightly worn

rear exhaust flange is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 30 Jan 2014 88,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear discs are slightly worn

rear exhaust flange is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,933 miles

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 25 Jan 2013 81,926 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 31 Jan 2012 74,187 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear discs are worn

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 30 Jan 2012 74,185 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front and rear discs are worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 65,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,126 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 54,126 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front and rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

o/s rear tyre is starting to crack on inner side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2009 44,135 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2009 44,135 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,681 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 27,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

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 UMJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 UMJ, 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 UMJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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