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HW54 FEH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,127 mi
Last recorded61,127 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 61,127 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s inner sill, o/s inner sill, both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,662 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S Sill..O/S Sill & rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 60,662 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S Sill..O/S Sill & rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 60,464 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion outside prescribed areas but getting worse

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,197 miles

NSR & OSR arch & lower sills corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad on limit,discs very poor & require renewal very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear discs & pads worn,pitted & corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2021 60,197 miles

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

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

NSR & OSR arch & lower sills corroded

Rear discs & pads worn,pitted & corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,777 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,625 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,385 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,205 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,756 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,464 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,686 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,216 miles

Battery appears to be in a state of low charge

Brake fluid level low but above min mark

Engine oil level low but just above min mark

Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,594 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 11,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 4,960 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 2,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 2,808 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 FEH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FEH, 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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HW54 FEH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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