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YW53 CFL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,012 mi
Last recorded130,012 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 CFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 130,012 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,408 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 109,377 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 109,377 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,774 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,636 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,567 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 73,435 miles

Front wipers splitting

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,435 miles

Front wipers splitting

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,130 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,164 miles

chips in screen

Pass 4 Feb 2009 54,146 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,823 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,787 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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YW53 CFL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YW53 CFL, 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 YW53 CFL registered?

YW53 CFL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YW53 CFL safe to buy?

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