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HX04 RAM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,006 mi
Last recorded70,006 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 RAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 70,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,294 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Backbox (8.1.1 (a))

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,395 miles

underbody has been covered with underseal

Pass 25 Nov 2021 62,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2020 61,481 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 61,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 59,100 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 59,100 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2018 56,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,937 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,313 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 46,312 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,403 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 39,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,989 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,078 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,361 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,653 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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HX04 RAM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HX04 RAM, 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 HX04 RAM registered?

HX04 RAM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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