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HJ54 XOW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,252 mi
Last recorded45,252 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 45,252 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 45,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 44,599 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 43,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 41,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,236 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 40,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,663 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,263 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,329 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,539 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,943 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,280 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,187 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,112 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,420 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,299 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,174 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 XOW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

HJ54 XOW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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