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S353 HCG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,669 mi
Last recorded190,669 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 HCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 190,669 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/ chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 190,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/ chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 186,593 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 179,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 179,510 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 175,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 172,450 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 166,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 163,748 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 158,617 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 158,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 157,031 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 156,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 152,729 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 145,897 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 126,073 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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S353 HCG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S353 HCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S353 HCG registered?

S353 HCG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is S353 HCG safe to buy?

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