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H253 PVW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,638 mi
Last recorded46,638 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 46,638 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion and underseal on suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2024 45,562 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 44,177 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 44,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system obviously removed abs pump still fitted (1.6 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested x2 (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 116,343 miles

Front Both track rod end boots deteriorated, not to excess.

Nearside Front Both top and bottom ball joint boots deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Both top and bottom ball joint boots deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Rear Drop link rubbers perishing, not to excess.

Rear Both o/s-n/s rear upper and lower arm bushes deteriorated, not to excess.

Fail 8 Jan 2020 116,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Both track rod end boots deteriorated, not to excess.

Nearside Front Both top and bottom ball joint boots deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Both top and bottom ball joint boots deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Rear Drop link rubbers perishing, not to excess.

Rear Both o/s-n/s rear upper and lower arm bushes deteriorated, not to excess.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 110,296 miles

most underbody components suspension subframes e.t.c have light corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2018 110,278 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

most underbody components suspension subframes e.t.c have light corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2014 109,664 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 105,992 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 105,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 102,064 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 99,479 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 99,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 99,339 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cove under the engine area restricting the view of testable items

nearside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

offside and nearside front brake discs are slightly corroded

offside and nearside track rod end ball joint boots are split

slight play at nearside front wheel bearing

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

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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H253 PVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H253 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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H253 PVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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