2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · YA53 HRD
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 73,551 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA53 HRD Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 73,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA53 HRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (YA53 HRD) between January 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YA53 HRD Mileage History
- 24/01/200736,383 mi
- 18/04/200844,264 mi+7,881 mi
- 24/03/200944,335 mi+71 mi
- 24/03/200944,335 mi
- 06/04/201048,329 mi+3,994 mi
- 11/04/201150,089 mi+1,760 mi
- 11/04/201150,089 mi
- 27/03/201251,714 mi+1,625 mi
- 28/03/201251,716 mi+2 mi
- 16/04/201353,286 mi+1,570 mi
- 24/04/201454,460 mi+1,174 mi
- 24/04/201454,460 mi
- 21/04/201555,649 mi+1,189 mi
- 25/04/201658,098 mi+2,449 mi
- 24/04/201758,963 mi+865 mi
- 26/04/201859,708 mi+745 mi
- 30/05/201859,730 mi+22 mi
- 02/05/201960,558 mi+828 mi
- 02/05/201960,558 mi
- 28/04/202160,952 mi+394 mi
- 24/05/202262,255 mi+1,303 mi
- 25/05/202366,185 mi+3,930 mi
- 01/06/202366,188 mi+3 mi
- 29/05/202469,451 mi+3,263 mi
- 15/05/202571,641 mi+2,190 mi
- 19/05/202571,665 mi+24 mi
- 11/05/202673,551 mi+1,886 mi
Average of roughly 1,926 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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