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HG54 OBC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,905 mi
Last recorded99,905 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 99,905 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 99,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 96,108 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 96,098 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,093 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,841 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 90,250 miles

Underside has various areas of surface corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,816 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 88,811 miles

Emissions not tested Major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section and rear silencer corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,039 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,816 miles

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

front and rear number plate characters( honeycombe effect)starting to fade

n/s/r tyre getting low

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 26 Jan 2018 82,788 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

front and rear number plate characters( honeycombe effect)starting to fade

n/s/r tyre getting low

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,929 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,074 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished in the tread groves

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,194 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 58,194 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,685 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,743 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,295 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 36,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,077 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,400 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,038 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 OBC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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