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BW53 CEN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,185 mi
Last recorded38,185 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 CEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 38,185 miles

Nearside Rear Body sill slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2017 38,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,936 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

front brake pads thin

o/s/r n/s/r outter sill corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,765 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,777 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 25,548 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 25,541 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 22,776 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 19,431 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 17,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,748 miles

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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BW53 CEN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW53 CEN, 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 BW53 CEN registered?

BW53 CEN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BW53 CEN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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