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HJZ 6471

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,633 mi
Last recorded69,633 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 6471
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 69,633 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded END OF SILL INSIDE ARCH AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN/SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength FLOOR PAN / SUBFRAME MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded END OF SILL INSIDE ARCH AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/FLOOR PAN (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake performance not tested ABORTED-BRAKE PIPE BURST (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe corroded and major leak of fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL PANEL COVER WITH FILLER--UNABLE TO INSPECT (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,285 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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HJZ 6471 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HJZ 6471, 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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HJZ 6471 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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