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HJ54 TVY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,029 mi
Last recorded55,029 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 TVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 55,029 miles

both rear sill ends rusting

Pass 12 May 2021 52,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear and near side rear outer sill ends corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 52,702 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

offside rear and near side rear outer sill ends corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 48,147 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer sill corroding.

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge.

o/s/r outer sill corroding.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,939 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 39,514 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,792 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,447 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,731 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,852 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,083 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,663 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 17,991 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 26 Sep 2008 11,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 5,444 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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HJ54 TVY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HJ54 TVY, 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 HJ54 TVY registered?

HJ54 TVY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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