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AX53 OMZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,697 mi
Last recorded106,697 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 106,697 miles

Corrosion getting into rear wheel arches and sill panels. Structure not significantly weakened.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 106,697 miles

Corrosion getting into rear wheel arches and sill panels. Structure not significantly weakened.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 97,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,282 miles

Both front outer chassis rails starting to corrode

Nearside rear linkrod slight play

Nearside rear outer sill starting corrode

Offside front link slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,995 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 73,990 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,146 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 68,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 62,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,689 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 56,689 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,522 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded; not within any prescribed area

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,316 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,259 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,212 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,724 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,204 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 38,204 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 38,174 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,208 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,236 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,292 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 27,291 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,282 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 23,282 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AX53 OMZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX53 OMZ, 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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AX53 OMZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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