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HS04 HHG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,561 mi
Last recorded95,561 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 HHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 95,561 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 95,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 89,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Aug 2024 82,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer skin of sill corroded but inner sill still solid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 68,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,384 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 45,044 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 45,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 May 2018 32,510 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 32,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 19,062 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,138 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,916 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 16,111 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,482 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 10,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,191 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 8,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,745 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 5,830 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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HS04 HHG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HS04 HHG, 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 HS04 HHG registered?

HS04 HHG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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