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HG04 KHC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,841 mi
Last recorded122,841 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 KHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various vehicle components corroded

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2021 122,009 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,469 miles

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 14 Dec 2020 121,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 118,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,459 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 111,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 109,977 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 107,204 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 107,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,337 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 102,744 miles

all tyres cracking

front and rear discs corroded

oil leak rear main

rear pads getting low

small corrotion to floor

Pass 20 Feb 2013

rear exhaust box corroded

rear floor small corrotion

Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,627 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner faces of offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,336 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,188 miles

3 d plates fitted

n/s/r tyre 2mm,o/s 3 mm

Fail 19 Feb 2010 69,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

3 d plates fitted

n/s/r tyre 2mm,o/s 3 mm

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,841 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,445 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 28,134 miles

brake pads app. 2/3 worn

n/s/r tyre on 2mm,o/s/r 3mm

o/s wiper rubber end split

slight movement on brake gauges on rear brakes

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 KHC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KHC, 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 KHC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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