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H849 VHL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,618 mi
Last recorded173,618 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH849 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 173,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 157,358 miles

Exhaust slight deterioration

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2019 157,245 miles

Exhaust slight deterioration

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 157,181 miles

Exhaust slight deterioration

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

Pass 17 May 2017 156,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2017 156,830 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 156,799 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 156,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 153,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 146,537 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 146,537 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 128,500 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 128,500 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 114,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 112,235 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 109,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 103,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 98,357 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 91,880 miles

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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H849 VHL 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 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 H849 VHL, 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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H849 VHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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