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HG04 SZL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,617 mi
Last recorded30,617 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 SZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 30,617 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 29,862 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 28,880 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 28,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 27,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad appears thin, unable to assess correct thickness of pad, without removing wheel. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad appears thin, unable to assess correct thickness of pad, without removing wheel. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 26,995 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,886 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,214 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 23,454 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn can be felt on right hand full lock. (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 23,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn can be felt on right hand full lock. (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,712 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,577 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,648 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 17,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,595 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,401 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,151 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,469 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 SZL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for HG04 SZL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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