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DU53 CWW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,124 mi
Last recorded100,124 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 CWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/ chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission, prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 100,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/ chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission, prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,825 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 91,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,783 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 83,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 74,391 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 74,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,231 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 61,212 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 47,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside wear on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake drag

Nearside Rear Outer sill badly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill badly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear on limit (3.5.1g)

Rear brake drag

Fail 19 Aug 2017 47,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside wear on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake drag

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer sill badly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill badly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear on limit (3.5.1g)

Rear brake drag

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,311 miles

both rear wings slighty rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,868 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,890 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 34,032 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,128 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 33,128 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,933 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,847 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2009 27,361 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,613 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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DU53 CWW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DU53 CWW, 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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DU53 CWW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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