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HG54 KOW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,119 mi
Last recorded61,119 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 KOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 61,119 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint,both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush,top. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2025 57,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall 195/50/15 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 54,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Rear Both outer sills at rear corroded but are ok for now

Pass 14 Apr 2023 51,494 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 51,494 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 50,238 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 46,949 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 46,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 May 2019 45,290 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 45,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 43,626 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 43,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 May 2017 41,072 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre low in tread

Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,967 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,735 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 32,277 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 32,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 26,297 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,769 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,731 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,771 miles

Front tyres perished/cracking

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,173 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 6,137 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 KOW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KOW, 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 KOW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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