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HG54 CFD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,030 mi
Last recorded112,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 CFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 111,930 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of osr tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,278 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 92,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 92,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,838 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 85,985 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 75,214 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,918 miles

Nearside Front flexi hose signs of starting to perish

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front flexi hose signs of starting to perish

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,521 miles

both rear sills corroded

front tyres worn on very outer edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 68,521 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear sills corroded

front tyres worn on very outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,062 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear of o/s and n/s outer sills getting rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,655 miles

ADVISE front tyres wearing low on edges

NOTE underguards prevent full inspection

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,503 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

o/s front brake pads worn low

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,503 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front brake pads worn low

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,329 miles

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

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 CFD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG54 CFD, 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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HG54 CFD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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