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YU53 UNH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,095 mi
Last recorded81,095 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 UNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Undercarriage covered in underseal

Fail 2 Jun 2026 81,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Undercarriage covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2025 80,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undercarriage covered in underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2024 79,592 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 79,586 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

General surface corrosion to undercarriage and suspension components

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,249 miles

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

Offside Rear sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 10 Aug 2021 78,243 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2019 76,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,029 miles

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

all front and rear suspension arms corroded

wipers dont work on high speed setting

Fail 18 Apr 2018 75,023 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all front and rear suspension arms corroded

wipers dont work on high speed setting

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,853 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,647 miles

offside front brake slight bind

slight corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,178 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,666 miles

dent in n/s/f wing

front number plate cracked

front pads very low

inner face of both front discs lipped

o/s/f locking wheel nut not fitted

rear pads low

Fail 7 Apr 2009 46,666 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

dent in n/s/f wing

front number plate cracked

front pads very low

inner face of both front discs lipped

o/s/f locking wheel nut not fitted

rear pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,852 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 UNH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UNH, 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 UNH registered?

YU53 UNH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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