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HV04 YOA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,827 mi
Last recorded77,827 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 YOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 77,827 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/ f & n/s/f chassis rail corroded/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s outer faces corroded /worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r outer sill/body corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside /front & rear suspension /components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,277 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 75,277 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Service and parking (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Also lower effort than nearside service and park. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,679 miles

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

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

Underside of car & components corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2018 65,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail above anti roll bar mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail above anti roll bar mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 May 2017 62,979 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Pass 4 May 2016 61,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 61,619 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 59,547 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 59,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,012 miles

Exhaust corroded in variuos places

Front and rear brakes corroded across dics faces and pads look low

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,025 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 52,674 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 46,555 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 40,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 25,799 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 19,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2007 19,239 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YOA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YOA, 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 HV04 YOA registered?

HV04 YOA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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