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HT04 RGZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

95,451 mi
Last recorded95,451 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 RGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 95,451 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 95,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake disc slightly distorted.

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 78,677 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 77,708 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 76,092 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 76,090 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 74,981 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 73,430 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,536 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 66,154 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 66,154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 65,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 16 May 2016 62,066 miles

rust to rear sills

Pass 15 May 2015 58,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 53,788 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 49,112 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,746 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 35,040 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 35,040 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,743 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 34,743 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,922 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,922 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,030 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,921 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 25,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,961 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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HT04 RGZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HT04 RGZ, 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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HT04 RGZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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