2004 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · MX53 SAN
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 50,146 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX53 SAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2024
- 50,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX53 SAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (MX53 SAN) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MX53 SAN Mileage History
- 24/11/202137,764 mi
- 01/12/202243,610 mi+5,846 mi
- 01/12/202243,611 mi+1 mi
- 21/05/202450,146 mi+6,535 mi
Average of roughly 4,976 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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