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HW04 HRU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,452 mi
Last recorded62,452 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 HRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 62,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 61,935 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 61,508 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 61,505 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 60,540 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,884 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 58,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 55,709 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside parking brake effort low

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 5 May 2016 54,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 53,696 miles

Both rear drop -link dust covers worn & perished (nearside heavy)

Rear brake pads worn low / thin

Fail 8 May 2015 53,696 miles

Both rear drop -link dust covers worn & perished (nearside heavy)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads worn low / thin

Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,302 miles

(light) corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Nearside front tyre on limit!

Nearside rear drop link ball joint dust covers perished

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Offside rear, Offside front & Nearside front tyres perished & cracking

Rear brake pads worn low / thin

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,705 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 46,063 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 56,981 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 56,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 36,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,863 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has deep split in wall.cord not exposed.

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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HW04 HRU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HW04 HRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW04 HRU registered?

HW04 HRU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is HW04 HRU safe to buy?

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