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HJ54 XML

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,927 mi
Last recorded134,927 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 XML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 134,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 134,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general chassis and rear axle corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2019 134,520 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corrosion holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general chassis and rear axle corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 133,212 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust support bracket rusting. replace advised (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 129,910 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 129,630 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

slight oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 112,714 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2016 112,714 miles

Engine oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,577 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under covers & oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 97,577 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under covers & oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,070 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,158 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,852 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,248 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,569 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 38,569 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 31,481 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,085 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,519 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 XML is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ54 XML, 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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HJ54 XML is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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