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HY54 HNL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,861 mi
Last recorded68,861 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 HNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 68,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 64,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 64,129 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,325 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 61,322 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,835 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,883 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,312 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,065 miles

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,234 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of age and starting to break up in tread pattern

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,842 miles

Both rear brake discs pooor condition

Both rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear sills and front of wheel arch corroding outside of prescribed areas

Offside front tyre perishing and has cracks to tread area

Surface corrossion to rear chassis rails

Fail 11 Jul 2014 24,834 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear brake discs pooor condition

Both rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear sills and front of wheel arch corroding outside of prescribed areas

Offside front tyre perishing and has cracks to tread area

Surface corrossion to rear chassis rails

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,378 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 24,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,984 miles

1 small hale in offside steering rack gaiter

Fail 30 Jun 2012 23,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,848 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 22,844 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,402 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 22,402 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,784 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front and offside front tyres damaged on outer sidewall, no cord shown as time of test.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 15,784 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front and offside front tyres damaged on outer sidewall, no cord shown as time of test.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,740 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 11,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HY54 HNL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY54 HNL, 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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HY54 HNL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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