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H28 SKG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

161,571 mi
Last recorded161,571 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH28 SKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 161,571 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 161,087 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 161,059 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 160,324 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 159,705 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 159,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 158,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 157,651 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 157,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 156,529 miles

Offside Front wing heavily corroded at the bottom

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Apr 2018 154,882 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 154,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 154,093 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 153,107 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 153,106 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 151,865 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 150,507 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 148,524 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 142,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 134,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 122,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 121,653 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 121,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 120,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Apr 2006 117,681 miles

all front suspension joints rubber dust covers split open

both front tyres perished

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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H28 SKG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H28 SKG, 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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H28 SKG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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