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HF54 LUJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,449 mi
Last recorded96,449 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 LUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 96,449 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 94,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

front bumper slightly loose

under side of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2023 89,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper missing but no sharp edges

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

under side of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 12 May 2023 89,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate missing its in windscreen (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front abs wires loose

Front bumper missing but no sharp edges

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

under side of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 4 May 2022 84,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear to centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear to centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust very low to ground

Fail 25 Apr 2022 84,065 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sub frame bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sub frame bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear to centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear to centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust very low to ground

Pass 21 Apr 2021 81,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Apr 2021 81,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Dec 2019 75,350 miles

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2019 75,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2018 58,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,169 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,262 miles

Offside Rear Lower sill rusty

sill rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,507 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 54,507 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,397 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,993 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,993 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,922 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,870 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 39,870 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,001 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 38,000 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs scored on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,541 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,665 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,043 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 LUJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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