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H154 PVW

2004 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,838 mi
Last recorded88,838 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH154 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 88,838 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 88,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 88,343 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,330 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,139 miles

minor flicker to tail lights with hazards in operation

o/s/f lower ball joint castle nut sits below locking device

Fail 17 Jun 2022 88,137 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

minor flicker to tail lights with hazards in operation

o/s/f lower ball joint castle nut sits below locking device

Pass 10 Jun 2021 88,125 miles

minor flicker to tail lights with hazards in operation

o/s/f lower ball joint castle nut sits below locking device

Fail 10 Jun 2021 88,125 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

minor flicker to tail lights with hazards in operation

o/s/f lower ball joint castle nut sits below locking device

Pass 6 Jun 2020 88,105 miles

Offside front tyre just starting to wear on inner edge and go out of shape

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,859 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 87,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 87,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 86,672 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 84,118 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2012 83,561 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 83,561 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 82,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 81,776 miles

Engine missfires "under load"

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,908 miles

Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 79,376 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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H154 PVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H154 PVW, 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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What year was H154 PVW registered?

H154 PVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is H154 PVW safe to buy?

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