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DE54 HBC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,962 mi
Last recorded87,962 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 HBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,962 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 85,867 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis section (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis section (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 83,996 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 83,947 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear tyres below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,179 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,886 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING UNDERBODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING UNDERBODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,446 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under body has slight corrosion not affecting structural integrity

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,375 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 72,375 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,751 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 68,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,904 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 58,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,204 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,735 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,594 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,681 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,207 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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DE54 HBC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DE54 HBC, 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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DE54 HBC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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