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BW53 YOY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,349 mi
Last recorded57,349 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 YOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 57,349 miles

All underbody undersealed/waxoiled

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 57,315 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 56,820 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 27 May 2023 56,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2013 55,399 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 55,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,939 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,552 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,926 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,303 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,494 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 15,153 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 YOY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

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

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