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HG04 NDZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,246 mi
Last recorded84,246 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 84,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 83,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 72,583 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 72,571 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,537 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 72,532 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 72,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,374 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 72,155 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pads fitted incorrectly

corrosion assessment impaired due to heavy underseal coating

Fail 27 May 2020 72,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper carrier insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

o/s rear brake pads fitted wrong way around (inner and outer)

underseal everywhere

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,849 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,709 miles

bubbling paint/rust nearside rear and offside rear outer sills/sill ends

flaking rust nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arms

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,050 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,939 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 27,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,041 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 NDZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc 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 NDZ, 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 NDZ registered?

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

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