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HW54 GCF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,189 mi
Last recorded72,189 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 GCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 72,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

battery not 100% ?

both roof drains not fitted 100%

last service ?

most of the steering and suspension rubbers are starting to crack due to age

rear exhaust very rusty

underside of car needs work before the next winter

Pass 24 May 2018 71,000 miles

slight corrosion on underside of car

welding repairs to sills

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 67,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,851 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,854 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,792 miles

engine management light displayed

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside front tyre inner side wall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 41,792 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light displayed

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside front tyre inner side wall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 37,097 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 30,387 miles

Propshaft component defective

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,130 miles

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

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

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 GCF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GCF, 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 GCF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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