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YX53 LNG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,579 mi
Last recorded104,579 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 LNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 104,579 miles

Offside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2019 104,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted.both/outer /inner sill cover in heavy under seal complete

Pass 2 Jan 2019 104,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

untray fitted.both/outer /iner sill cover in heavy underseal omplete under body corroded/notconsidered excessive

Fail 2 Jan 2019 104,563 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

both complete outer sills covered in heavy underseal.

complete under-body components corroded, not considered excessive.

engine covers & under-trays fitted.

Fail 21 Dec 2018 104,561 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both complete outer sills covered in heavy underseal.

complete under-body components corroded, not considered excessive.

engine covers & under-trays fitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 102,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded but no sharp edges,

Offside Front floor corner is corroded and holed but is just outside of prescribed area,

Offside Rear wheelarch corroded but taped over, no sharp edges at time of test.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills, very corroded but still sound at time of test, (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust deteriorated,

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 102,352 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor, (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded but no sharp edges,

Offside Front floor corner is corroded and holed but is just outside of prescribed area,

Offside Rear wheelarch corroded but taped over, no sharp edges at time of test.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills, very corroded but still sound at time of test, (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust deteriorated,

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,910 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear outer sills corroded but still sound at time of test.

both sides sill to floor corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on, vehicle struggled to pass emissions test.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 94,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear outer sills corroded but still sound at time of test.

both sides sill to floor corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on, vehicle struggled to pass emissions test.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,258 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front and rear suspension subframes and other components very corroded but still sound at present.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,526 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 73,312 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Nov 2010 73,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,632 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,974 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 47,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,059 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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YX53 LNG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX53 LNG, 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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YX53 LNG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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