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HN04 LWR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,628 mi
Last recorded121,628 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 LWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 121,628 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 113,108 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front under-tray not fully secured

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 104,945 miles

Brake cable insecure nearside rear (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn offside front shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,647 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 91,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel tub (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel tub (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 88,331 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 88,331 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 May 2014 82,964 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 82,964 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 79,826 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 79,826 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 10 May 2012 77,086 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 7,697 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 73,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 71,125 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 67,509 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Pass 15 May 2008 60,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 45,794 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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HN04 LWR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HN04 LWR, 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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HN04 LWR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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