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HG04 GWL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,118 mi
Last recorded72,118 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 72,118 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 72,118 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 72,069 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,448 miles

rear brake pads 75%worn

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

light corrosion to all under side of vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2023 70,447 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

light corrosion to all under side of vehicle

rear brake pads 75%worn

Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,171 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,449 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,711 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,456 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,029 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,317 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 50,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,413 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,497 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2009 32,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres cracked inbetween tread.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 18,876 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 GWL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

HG04 GWL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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