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HG04 JTU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,481 mi
Last recorded111,481 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 JTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 111,481 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 111,403 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded, holed, also its within 30 cm of chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded, holed x2, also its within 30 cm of chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/50/R15 Avon (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2022 100,269 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm 195/50/R15 Avon (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 100,267 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front position lamp started working during test

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm 195/50/R15 Avon (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 91,852 miles

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 83,303 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Wheel Arches/Sill ends Corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 83,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Wheel Arches/Sill ends Corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,982 miles

Chassis And Underbody Corrosion

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 80,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Chassis And Underbody Corrosion

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 78,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,811 miles

Front And Rear Brake Disc's Surface Corrosion

Slight Chassis Corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,936 miles

Brake Disc's Corroded

Chassis And Underbody Corrosion

Exhaust Corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,412 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,633 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,756 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,606 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 JTU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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