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2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,983 mi
Last recorded102,983 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 CFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,983 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,335 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both subframes and suspension assemblies etc (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 97,292 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear inner wheelarch to sill corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both subframes and suspension assemblies etc (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,912 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 89,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,575 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 82,088 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 82,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,313 miles

n/s/r outer sill holed on outer skin

Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,916 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,482 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,620 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 33,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,534 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,038 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,895 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2007 14,895 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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HK04 CFU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK04 CFU, 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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HK04 CFU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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