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HD04 HFV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,616 mi
Last recorded116,616 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 HFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 116,616 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 116,210 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 114,116 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 110,522 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also showing signs of cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 108,106 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 105,324 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 102,772 miles

Exhaust centre, rear and connections corroded

Light corrosion to rear of chassis

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 102,765 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust centre, rear and connections corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light corrosion to rear of chassis

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 96,310 miles

front tyres worn low outer edges

Pass 12 May 2014 88,848 miles

Both front tyres stepped across tread

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

exhaust rusted

rear metal brake pipe starting to rust in support

Fail 7 May 2014 88,845 miles

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

Both front tyres stepped across tread

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

exhaust rusted

rear metal brake pipe starting to rust in support

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,595 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 81,595 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 May 2013 81,394 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 74,315 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 65,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 57,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,121 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 30,684 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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HD04 HFV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HD04 HFV, 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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HD04 HFV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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