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HJ54 TWN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,606 mi
Last recorded71,606 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 TWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 71,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear brake disc

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills

Fail 27 Aug 2019 71,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear brake disc

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,292 miles

front exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

nearside + offside front headlamps slightly deteriorated

nearside + offside front tyres slightly perished + wearing on edges

nearside rear inner wheel arch, front most of wheel arch slight damage + heavily shutz

nearside rear tyre getting low + slightly perished + wearing on edges

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear brake disc

Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,692 miles

nearside + offside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2017 67,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside + offside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner wheel arches side of chassis rails

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear outer sills + inner sills in several places

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear outer sills + inner sills in several places

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,237 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,245 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 58,245 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 53,636 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 411,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,583 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,505 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,230 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,907 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,408 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 TWN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

HJ54 TWN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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