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HG04 GWC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,687 mi
Last recorded125,687 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 GWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 125,687 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 125,675 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 118,742 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 118,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 116,141 miles

all underside of vehicle corroded

both rear outer sills appear filled

both sills corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,561 miles

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

corrosion in sills

Pass 24 Apr 2015 110,976 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 106,463 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,071 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,455 miles

rear sills corroded

wiper rubbers split

Pass 31 Mar 2011 844,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,379 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,866 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 53,504 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,100 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 GWC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC registered?

HG04 GWC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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