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HD04 HKA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,360 mi
Last recorded62,360 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 HKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2022 62,360 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of main chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of main chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 62,282 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg, within wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg, within wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 62,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg, within wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg, within wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to middle section flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm, wearing on edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm, wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 60,524 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm, wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm, wearing on edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread, also with light cracking/perishing in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread, also with light cracking/perishing in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 57,552 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread, also with light cracking/perishing in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread, also with light cracking/perishing in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 54,296 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 54,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,547 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,126 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre tread

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,591 miles

rear brake pads worn and look like they have got hot

Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,491 miles

both front tyre sidewalls badly perished

both rear outer sills corroded close to prescribed area

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,846 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,578 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,262 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,947 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,423 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 HKA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 HD04 HKA, 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 HKA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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