MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all four tyres perishing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all four tyres perishing
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Centre Front Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear brakes slightly appiction uneven
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
ALL FOUR TYRES SHOWING SURFACES CRACKS IN THREAD & SIDEWALLS.
Battery insecure
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
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
ALL FOUR TYRES SHOWING SURFACES CRACKS IN THREAD & SIDEWALLS.
Battery insecure
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
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
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H418 HTA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 H418 HTA, 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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H418 HTA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.
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