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H928 HKL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,820 mi
Last recorded121,820 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH928 HKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 121,820 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 121,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 121,741 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,737 miles

general corrosion under car

Pass 19 Mar 2014 113,895 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 113,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 109,474 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 109,474 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 106,001 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 106,001 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 102,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 94,362 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 94,362 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,468 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 81,446 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 75,587 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 75,554 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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H928 HKL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H928 HKL, 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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H928 HKL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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