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HN54 LSC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,749 mi
Last recorded46,749 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 LSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 46,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear, upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 45,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2024 43,943 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Door mirror casing damaged

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 42,637 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 41,449 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 40,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,717 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 36,957 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 33,968 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 33,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,855 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 27,513 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 24,167 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 21,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,448 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,159 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 14,511 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,002 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 11,229 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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HN54 LSC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HN54 LSC, 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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HN54 LSC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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