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H283 UEO

2004 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,969 mi
Last recorded145,969 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH283 UEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 145,969 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 145,953 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 145,399 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 145,399 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 144,818 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 144,818 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 May 2019 143,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 142,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 137,933 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 134,807 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 128,160 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 128,160 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 116,265 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 116,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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H283 UEO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H283 UEO, 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 H283 UEO registered?

H283 UEO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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