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BD53 KYU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,533 mi
Last recorded107,533 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 107,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog light brokin

Fail 12 Jul 2013 107,532 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog light brokin

Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,116 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear outer sill covered with underseal

windscreen damaged over 40mm inside swept area not affecting drivers view

Fail 6 Aug 2011 80,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

windscreen damaged over 40mm inside swept area not affecting drivers view

Fail 10 Jul 2010 62,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 62,555 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 37,305 miles

1-chip in w/screen 2-front and rear pads half worn 3-engine covers and sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,305 miles

1-chip in w/screen 2-front and rear pads half worn 3-engine covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2008 34,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded

rear exhaust noisy

Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,507 miles

front discs corroded

rear exhaust noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,529 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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BD53 KYU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BD53 KYU, 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 BD53 KYU registered?

BD53 KYU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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