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HX54 UXL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,728 mi
Last recorded65,728 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 UXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 65,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 65,728 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 63,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 63,889 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 61,868 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 61,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,922 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2022 60,922 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / end panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ end panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,167 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2021 58,166 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 51,973 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished 195/50/15

Fail 12 Apr 2019 51,973 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished 195/50/15

Pass 14 Apr 2018 48,682 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to crack

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

Front wipers are starting to smear

Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,501 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,418 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,720 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,303 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,651 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to deteriorated badly

Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 15,604 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,380 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 11,662 miles

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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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HX54 UXL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HX54 UXL, 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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HX54 UXL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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