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AF54 HTZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,130 mi
Last recorded78,130 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 78,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL PANNEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL PANNEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 68,232 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 61,536 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 61,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,088 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,659 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 56,659 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,913 miles

both rear lower door sills corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,718 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 52,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 50,547 miles

Both rear tyres slightly low on tread

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,903 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 43,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,770 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 13,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

Fail 17 Jan 2013 13,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2012 13,179 miles

All four tyres are perished but not to cords

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside front brake starting to have slight restricted free movement

Oil leak

Slight corrosion starting to form on both sides rear outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various steering and suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,827 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,377 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,736 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,188 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 11,187 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AF54 HTZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AF54 HTZ, 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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AF54 HTZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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