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HD04 LXF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,582 mi
Last recorded54,582 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 54,582 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated all four below 20psi (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 51,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,579 miles

Accelerator rubber pedal cover missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 44,197 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 41,736 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 39,141 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 39,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,509 miles

both rear lower sills rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2018 32,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 29,662 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,631 miles

Front discs starting to corroded

Wipers smeary

Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,239 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,459 miles

tyres just starting to perish.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,558 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 LXF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

HD04 LXF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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