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HJ04 XHN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,734 mi
Last recorded63,734 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 XHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,734 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,713 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 63,723 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,717 miles

Both outer sill cover panels are corroded at the rear.

Chassis corroded at inner wing area at anti roll bar mounting bracket mounting points

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 8 suspension arms. upper, lower, front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 63,717 miles

Both outer sill cover panels are corroded at the rear.

Chassis corroded at inner wing area at anti roll bar mounting bracket mounting points

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 8 suspension arms. upper, lower, front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,675 miles

corrosion in offside and nearside chassis legs

Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,557 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,353 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,670 miles

corrosion in both front chassis legs

Fail 2 Jul 2014 62,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion in both front chassis legs

o/s front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,775 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,909 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 52,408 miles

corrosion in borh outer sills at rear

Pass 6 May 2010 50,513 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,860 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 46,249 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,252 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 XHN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XHN, 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 XHN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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