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FH54 HWT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,109 mi
Last recorded39,109 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 HWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 37,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various corrosion across under-body

Pass 26 Mar 2020 36,327 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis legs at anti roll bar d bush mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 33,801 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 32,710 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 31,769 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,979 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 30,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Link broken away at lower joint (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 29,894 miles

Both front tyres have minor cracks to tread area

Corosion at rear of offside sill

Pass 26 Nov 2013 28,695 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 27,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,688 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,182 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,091 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,250 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 14,449 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,616 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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FH54 HWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FH54 HWT, 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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FH54 HWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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