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H238 PVW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,279 mi
Last recorded131,279 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH238 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 131,279 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 129,713 miles

Rear boot center floor holed.

Fail 15 Aug 2024 129,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear boot center floor holed.

Fail 24 Jul 2024 129,707 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 128,529 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 128,525 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 126,041 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 124,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 122,647 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 119,708 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 113,174 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 112,880 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,811 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 108,506 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 107,647 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 105,429 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 103,399 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 101,035 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 96,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,927 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 80,524 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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H238 PVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H238 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 H238 PVW registered?

H238 PVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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