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HJ54 XRG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,513 mi
Last recorded60,513 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 60,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 53,303 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,851 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 47,851 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,229 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,606 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 45,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 44,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 44,797 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,371 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 42,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,299 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,952 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,737 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s wiper blade worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,389 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check engine light on dash

front disc inside edge rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres slightly perished

n/s/r tyre on (2mm)

o/s/r tyre on (3mm)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,936 miles

rear tyres on (3mm)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres starting to deteriate

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XRG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

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

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