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H482 HTA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,163 mi
Last recorded131,163 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH482 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 131,163 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 130,913 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 130,552 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 130,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,176 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 129,784 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 129,356 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 129,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 128,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 128,180 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 126,996 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 125,822 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 124,026 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 122,655 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 120,709 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 116,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 110,359 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 110,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 96,795 miles

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

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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H482 HTA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 H482 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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H482 HTA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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