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HK04 DWE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,286 mi
Last recorded70,286 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 DWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 70,286 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underseal applied

Fail 20 Jan 2026 70,198 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL ADJACENT TO SUBFRAME MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL ADJACENT TO SUBFRAME MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION AND STEERING AND BRAKE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front BOTH FRONT FLOORS CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Front HEADLAMP MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,703 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 65,703 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 65,691 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,079 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 64,068 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,650 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,468 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 59,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 57,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,179 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 55,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,112 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,424 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,705 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,330 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,478 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,624 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,085 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 13,684 miles

both front tyres starting to split and perish on tread and sidewalls

both rear tyres starting to wear low on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2007 10,371 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 10,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DWE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DWE, 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 HK04 DWE registered?

HK04 DWE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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