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HN04 NBY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,745 mi
Last recorded155,745 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 NBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 155,745 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 144,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside rear outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 144,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside rear outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 132,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front anti-roll bar mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 132,264 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front anti-roll bar mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 121,150 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front anti-roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,373 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills & inner wheel arches. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front anti-roll bar mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 108,373 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills & inner wheel arches. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front anti-roll bar mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,633 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 95,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2017 85,084 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear of both outer sills corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,127 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,050 miles

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

slight corrossion rear outer sills

Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,618 miles

rear of outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,625 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,230 miles

slight bulge n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,325 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,401 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,061 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,027 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 NBY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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