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HF54 CZW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,120 mi
Last recorded96,120 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 CZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 96,120 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 96,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 88,506 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 88,505 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 79,909 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 79,441 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 79,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 79,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 79,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f, n/s/f chassis rails heavily corroded

o/s/r outer sill heavily corroded within prescribed area

Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,069 miles

Alternator belt is perishing.

N/S/F brake is binding slightly.

Oil leaks.

Wipers smear.

Fail 28 Sep 2021 74,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Alternator belt is perishing.

N/S/F brake is binding slightly.

Oil leaks.

Wipers smear.

Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 69,923 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 68,672 miles

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

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers perishing

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 68,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers perishing

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 66,636 miles

all four tyres close too limit

Fail 17 May 2017 66,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres close too limit

front pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,521 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 63,521 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,964 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 58,929 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,798 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,785 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 38,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,449 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,075 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 23,858 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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,693 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 16,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 10,109 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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HF54 CZW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HF54 CZW, 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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HF54 CZW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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