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H470 HTA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

204,476 mi
Last recorded204,476 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH470 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 204,476 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nearside Front Wing Slightly Corroded, But Not Excessively

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inside Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal Slight Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Rear Chassis & Suspension Undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 190,242 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 190,197 miles

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 164,812 miles

Front both coil springs corroded

Front disc scored pitted but not seriously weakened

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear brake disc scored pitted but not seriously weakened

brake pipes have slight surface rust

under body corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 164,812 miles

Front both coil springs corroded

Front disc scored pitted but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear brake disc scored pitted but not seriously weakened

brake pipes have slight surface rust

under body corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 164,735 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 162,682 miles

underbody surface corosion reqs, treatment

Fail 7 Jun 2016 162,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

underbody surface corosion reqs, treatment

Pass 10 Jun 2015 157,311 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 157,228 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 157,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 150,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 149,370 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 149,369 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 144,065 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 138,530 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 138,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 130,328 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 130,150 miles

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

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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H470 HTA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H470 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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H470 HTA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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