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HD54 VFU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,701 mi
Last recorded98,701 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 VFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 98,701 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 98,061 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 98,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 90,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 90,386 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 71,152 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 71,149 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 57,476 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 54,335 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 54,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,030 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,934 miles

slight corrosion underside

Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,151 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various areas of the underside inc suspension conponents (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,806 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various areas of the underside inc suspension units (6.1.B.2)

rear section of exhaust is corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,259 miles

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

rear silencer joint is corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,571 miles

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

rear silencer joint is corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,090 miles

rear silencer joint is corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,148 miles

slight smeering of front wipers.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 8,285 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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HD54 VFU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HD54 VFU, 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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HD54 VFU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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