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DG54 HXJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,828 mi
Last recorded94,828 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 94,828 miles

brake discs slightly worn/pitted & surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 17 Aug 2019 94,825 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake discs slightly worn/pitted & surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,593 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear outer sill rustie

Fail 25 Aug 2017 93,550 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear outer sill rustie

Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f chassis rail above anti rollbar D bush mounting corroded

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,309 miles

Bad oil leak !

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,849 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 70,849 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,889 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,181 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,292 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2007 35,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DG54 HXJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG54 HXJ, 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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DG54 HXJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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