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HC04 LNM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,578 mi
Last recorded123,578 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 LNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 123,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 119,576 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 119,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,975 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded on underside

appears to be brake judder on road test

Fail 7 Jun 2019 109,972 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort recorded in RBT (1.4.1 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded on underside

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

appears to be brake judder on road test

Pass 18 May 2018 106,188 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

EML illuminated

Fail 18 May 2018 106,188 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to vehicle

EML illuminated

Pass 31 May 2017 99,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 May 2017 99,816 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2016 93,022 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 5 May 2015 86,092 miles

exhaust corroded

power steering pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,363 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,369 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,353 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,172 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,084 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cracking in side walls

Fail 28 Jul 2009 46,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres have cracking in side walls

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,023 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,391 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 LNM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HC04 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

HC04 LNM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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