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HG54 OBE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,121 mi
Last recorded71,121 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,121 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,135 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 65,194 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 62,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,612 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 60,394 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre incorrectly fitted inside outside wrong way around

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 57,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,294 miles

front number plate delaminating

Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill is corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,010 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,638 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,545 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,850 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,368 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 25,558 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,558 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 21,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,902 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 13,205 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 OBE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

HG54 OBE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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