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HG04 YXH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,956 mi
Last recorded97,956 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 97,956 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 96,034 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All four top arms and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 93,890 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,956 miles

Offside Rear Sill poorly repaired

Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,975 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 88,109 miles

Nearside Front Mirror casing damaged

Pass 2 May 2019 84,680 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 77,266 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,361 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 63,826 miles

Offside Rear outer sill poorly repaired

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 63,813 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear outer sill poorly repaired

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 61,288 miles

Slight bind to o/s front brake

Pass 1 May 2014 57,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 52,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 May 2012 45,466 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,313 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 38,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 27,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 27,595 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,623 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 YXH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

HG04 YXH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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The MOT history for HG04 YXH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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