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HJ04 ZBT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,055 mi
Last recorded113,055 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 ZBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 113,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 109,744 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2025 109,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 106,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 98,769 miles

Exhaust blow

Pass 14 May 2018 98,438 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 97,477 miles

Slight corrosion both outter sills

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,178 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Near side front tyre low

Pass 10 May 2015 91,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 87,625 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2014 87,622 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,955 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,858 miles

offside rear light unit damaged.front brake pads very low.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 72,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

offside rear light unit damaged.front brake pads very low.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,056 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 65,056 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,992 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,962 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,253 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,055 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 ZBT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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