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HS51 AOA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,019 mi
Last recorded52,019 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 AOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 52,019 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight power steering oil leak on offside

Fail 2 May 2026 52,019 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight power steering oil leak on offside

Pass 23 Apr 2025 46,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 44,028 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 42,266 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 42,266 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,220 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 37,419 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 32,075 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 32,016 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 25,921 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 25,919 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 22,756 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 21,417 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 21,417 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 15,281 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 15,281 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 12,320 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 12,320 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 11,623 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 11,623 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 11,612 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 11,612 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,511 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,366 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 10,889 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 9,843 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,743 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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HS51 AOA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HS51 AOA, 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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HS51 AOA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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