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HJ04 UPR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,346 mi
Last recorded32,346 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 UPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 32,346 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 32,248 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 32,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded front to rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded front to rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,511 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,980 miles

Front Surface rust to front suspension arms Upper & Lower Both sides

Rear Surface rust to rear suspension arms Both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,777 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,450 miles

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

windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Mar 2016 27,451 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,648 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,221 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,277 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 11,881 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,017 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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HJ04 UPR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 HJ04 UPR, 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 HJ04 UPR registered?

HJ04 UPR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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