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HG04 BAU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,210 mi
Last recorded47,210 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 BAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,210 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 46,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 45,295 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 45,034 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 43,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 43,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,064 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 38,310 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 37,316 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 36,080 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 33,918 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 33,918 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 32,227 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,465 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 25,680 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,961 miles

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

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

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 BAU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HG04 BAU, 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 HG04 BAU registered?

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

Is HG04 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG04 BAU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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