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HG04 YXP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

56,334 mi
Last recorded56,334 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 YXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 56,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 56,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 54,594 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension arms upper and lower corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2025 54,594 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear suspension arms upper and lower corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 52,579 miles

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 50,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 50,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 45,347 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 43,875 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to sills/floor

Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,168 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,162 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 39,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 37,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,450 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 35,426 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,281 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,465 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 28,460 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,037 miles

front & rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,777 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2010 16,860 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,860 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear brake binding very slightly

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 YXP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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