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HG04 BBE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,080 mi
Last recorded76,080 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 76,080 miles

General underside corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 74,951 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 74,947 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to large fluid losse from brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 74,384 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 69,503 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 69,311 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 69,307 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,123 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 68,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,435 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,799 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,939 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and both outer sills

Fail 12 Jan 2016 64,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and both outer sills

Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,544 miles

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

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,542 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,827 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s and n/s/r tyres getting low

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,199 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,945 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,875 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 24,154 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 24,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 17,478 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 13,136 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,212 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 BBE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BBE, 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 BBE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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