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HG04 SZR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

131,138 mi
Last recorded131,138 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 SZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2022 131,138 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner arch, and outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner arch, and outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,221 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches corroded and rear underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2021 125,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches corroded and rear underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,663 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 110,910 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 110,910 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured offside and nearside front links (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,869 miles

under side plus both rear inner arches rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2018 98,869 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side plus both rear inner arches rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2017 91,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 91,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,556 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion started

Fail 14 Nov 2016 88,556 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion started

Pass 13 Nov 2015 85,432 miles

both rear outer sills corrosion started--

Pass 13 Nov 2015 85,432 miles

both rear outer sills corrosion started--

Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,452 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 79,451 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,632 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,652 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 59,650 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,436 miles

wipers smear slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,081 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 31,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,233 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 24,235 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 SZR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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