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HJ04 ZBD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,287 mi
Last recorded64,287 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 ZBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 64,287 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Nearside Rear Steering system lightly rubbing Anti roll bar drop link starting foul against coil spring (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 64,287 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Steering system lightly rubbing Anti roll bar drop link starting foul against coil spring (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,098 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2025 64,090 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 63,843 miles

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Pass 22 May 2023 63,582 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 63,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 63,138 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,320 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 62,316 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 61,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 60,614 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 60,610 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification outer (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification outer (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached outer (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear upper outer bush slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,683 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sill panels slightly corroded at rear ,

exhaust system gettin g deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,939 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)

rear section of exhaust getting deteriorated.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 47,939 miles

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

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

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

rear section of exhaust getting deteriorated.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 5 Mar 2012 42,694 miles

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 2 Mar 2011 39,130 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,880 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 33,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,036 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 28,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,218 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 ZBD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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