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HG54 CFA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,634 mi
Last recorded48,634 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 CFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 48,634 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,197 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 46,821 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 46,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 45,649 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 45,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,340 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 42,913 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 42,911 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 48,623 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 41,830 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 40,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 38,772 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 37,197 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,814 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,654 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,265 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 26,784 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,784 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,425 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 23,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,722 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,904 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,951 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 11,605 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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HG54 CFA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HG54 CFA, 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 HG54 CFA registered?

HG54 CFA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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