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HC04 HDJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,634 mi
Last recorded39,634 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 HDJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 39,634 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 39,165 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 37,993 miles

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 36,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 35,839 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,583 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,687 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 33,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 32,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Front Tyre valve perished.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 31,327 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Front Tyre valve perished.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,857 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 25,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,166 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,732 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,900 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,013 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,290 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,400 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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HC04 HDJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HC04 HDJ, 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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What year was HC04 HDJ registered?

HC04 HDJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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The MOT history for HC04 HDJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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