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HK54 GZG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,710 mi
Last recorded121,710 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 GZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 121,710 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside outer sills within 30 cm of (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside rear flitches within 30 cm of (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside rear inner sills within 30 cm of (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

all brake discs in poor condition

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2019 120,528 miles

all suspension parts starting to corrode

both floors starting to corrode

both rear inner arch's starting to corrode

both rear sills starting to corrode

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2018 117,903 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge on legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge close to limit

Pass 12 May 2017 113,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2017 113,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 105,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 105,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 94,827 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 94,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 92,080 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advanced corrosion to outer body sills

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel area chassis rail

rear exhaust corrosion and slight leak

Fail 9 May 2014 92,080 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

advanced corrosion to outer body sills

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel area chassis rail

rear exhaust corrosion and slight leak

Pass 16 May 2013 88,226 miles

exhaust very rusty at rear

o/s/r brake pad starting to break up. Recomend to change

rear exhaust clamp slightly blowing

Pass 8 May 2012 81,107 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 71,482 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,904 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,906 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,243 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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HK54 GZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HK54 GZG, 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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HK54 GZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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