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BW53 YOR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,429 mi
Last recorded94,429 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 YOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,429 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 94,416 miles

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2024 74,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear lamps tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 73,781 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle section to backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability lower arm front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached anti roll bar link not attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear lamps tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 61,278 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 61,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 60,339 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 59,346 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,855 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,667 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,777 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 53,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,071 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,212 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,765 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,838 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system surface corrosion

front subframe and suspension components surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear outer sills starting to corrode

rear subframe and suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2012 45,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,158 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 41,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 30,246 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 26,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 26,997 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 21,613 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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BW53 YOR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YOR, 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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BW53 YOR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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