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HV04 UFG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,261 mi
Last recorded52,261 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 UFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 52,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,673 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 48,082 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 47,288 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 47,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 44,415 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 44,371 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,405 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 42,389 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 41,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,654 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 39,630 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,995 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,310 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 36,184 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 31,832 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,686 miles

front brake discs are pitting on the inner surfaces

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,950 miles

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate slight cracking on sidewall and tread

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate slight cracking on sidewall and tread

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,715 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,512 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,501 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,822 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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HV04 UFG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HV04 UFG, 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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HV04 UFG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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