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YW53 CFN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,867 mi
Last recorded61,867 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 CFN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2021 61,867 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch around strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning all fluid escaped (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front inner sill both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floors both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached ball has come off arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

car is heavily corroded and very thin

Pass 18 Feb 2020 56,907 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,399 miles

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

underbody corroded.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 56,361 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,392 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,451 miles

sills corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,007 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,556 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,749 miles

both front wipers have ends split

Fail 5 Feb 2014 49,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wipers have ends split

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,983 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,032 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,787 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,777 miles

play in steering . underbody corroded, and underseald

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,741 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,730 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,024 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 CFN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CFN, 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 CFN registered?

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

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The MOT history for YW53 CFN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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