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HG54 KNW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,660 mi
Last recorded102,660 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 KNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2022 102,660 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 102,660 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 102,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 95,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 95,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,924 miles

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover splitting.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner shoulder some wear.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread inn edge

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill panel starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower outer sill panel starting to corrode

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer in poor condition (corroded)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 80,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (4.2.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,130 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 76,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,289 miles

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

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

wiper blades poor

Fail 18 Sep 2013 67,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,364 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 61,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,404 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

front brakes binding slightly

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r brake disc very pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,756 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 22,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 KNW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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