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HJ04 XHL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,566 mi
Last recorded113,566 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 XHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 113,566 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 113,546 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe and suspension components corroded

Rear Subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 109,788 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 109,788 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,796 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 86,796 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,674 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 76,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,002 miles

front to rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake calliper (3.6.A.1)

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

front to rear brake pipes have some corrosion

rear disc's very poor condition and only 20% pad contact

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,239 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 64,238 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,903 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,962 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 49,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,907 miles

front brakes unbalanced(just within limits)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,581 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,504 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 18,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,444 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,609 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 XHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 HJ04 XHL, 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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HJ04 XHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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