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BO53 MDV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,650 mi
Last recorded93,650 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 MDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 93,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 93,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 93,431 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 86,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,725 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 71,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust not connected (bolts broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,280 miles

Front signs of corrosion around subframe

Offside Rear seal showing signs of corrosion

Rear signs of corrosion around rear subframe

Fail 17 Sep 2018 70,280 miles

Front signs of corrosion around subframe

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

Offside Rear seal showing signs of corrosion

Rear signs of corrosion around rear subframe

Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,152 miles

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

both front tyres have slight cracking

offside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,523 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,043 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,437 miles

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,616 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,684 miles

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,402 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 39,402 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,796 miles

both front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,295 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,360 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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BO53 MDV 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 75%.

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 BO53 MDV, 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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BO53 MDV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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