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HG04 ABV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,881 mi
Last recorded131,881 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 ABV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 131,881 miles

2 front wings corroded on lower mounting points

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 131,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot less than 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2 front wings corroded on lower mounting points

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 131,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 119,416 miles

All suspension componants corroded

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,409 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread, keep a check.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 113,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,258 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,970 miles

corrosion in o/s and n/s outer sill panels

Fail 26 Feb 2014 92,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion in o/s and n/s outer sill panels

Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,744 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)

Slight corrosion forming down both sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,744 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion forming down both sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,901 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,337 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,746 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 28,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,321 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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HG04 ABV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HG04 ABV, 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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HG04 ABV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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