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HG04 NDU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,785 mi
Last recorded110,785 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 NDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to airbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking 2054516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill holed

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2054516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 110,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2054516 87w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed in wheelarch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed in wheelarch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under airbox (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2054516 87w and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill holed

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 2054516 87w deep cut inner edge. no cords found (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 104,805 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 104,745 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 102,691 miles

Corrosion underside vehicle covering brake, steering and suspension components

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

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosion in wheel arch and lower sill areas on the rear of the vehicle. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 102,677 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch starting to corrode under bonnet

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

Nearside sill starting to corrode no visible holes

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

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

Offside sill damaged and corroded small hole in rear of sill but just outside of prescribed areas

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

all suspension parts heavily corroded but no visible holes

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Pass 6 Jul 2020 100,380 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber lower bush perishing

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,249 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 98,192 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 96,371 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 96,371 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 94,576 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 94,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding [poss h/b cable adj] (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement poss h/b cable adjustment (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by seat belt mounting point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Fail 27 Jul 2015 89,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle is showing signs of rust/corrosion on underside.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle is showing signs of rust/corrosion on underside.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,268 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 86,268 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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,657 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 79,657 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs have surface corrosion

small chip/repair in n/s of windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,292 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,197 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,476 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 NDU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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