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HW54 FEP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,182 mi
Last recorded57,182 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 FEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,560 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 55,599 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,773 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,392 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,477 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 34,432 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,955 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 25,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,480 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,365 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 16,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,914 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,421 miles

osr tyre getting low and perished

Fail 13 Sep 2007 9,812 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,812 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 FEP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW54 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

HW54 FEP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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