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HD04 LXA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,086 mi
Last recorded110,086 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 LXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 110,086 miles

Both front track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Both front upper & lower arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Nearside front tyre cracked & perished

Oil weep from engine

Slight play in nearside front & both rear antiroll bar link rods

Pass 22 Aug 2024 100,647 miles

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle at rear

Pass 18 Aug 2023 97,708 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,643 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 95,631 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,861 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 86,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 73,722 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 73,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,609 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,910 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,615 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,835 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,948 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,802 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,577 miles

front pads 30% left

small stone chips front screen

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 LXA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LXA, 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 HD04 LXA registered?

HD04 LXA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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