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HW54 FEF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,043 mi
Last recorded100,043 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 FEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 100,043 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 98,524 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 90,886 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 90,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 83,847 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 73,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine gearbox gap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 70,031 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,953 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 68,953 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,908 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 67,902 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,584 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,953 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,579 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,578 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 49,578 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,541 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,994 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,393 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,296 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,061 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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HW54 FEF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HW54 FEF, 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 HW54 FEF registered?

HW54 FEF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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