2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · MM53 ATF
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 78,213 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM53 ATF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 78,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM53 ATF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (MM53 ATF) between August 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is li”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
MM53 ATF Mileage History
- 06/08/202477,648 mi
- 12/09/202477,667 mi+19 mi
- 18/09/202477,677 mi+10 mi
- 23/09/202578,190 mi+513 mi
- 07/10/202578,213 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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