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T9 HMR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,169 mi
Last recorded80,169 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 HMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 80,169 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 69,867 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 61,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,705 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 52,310 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 52,260 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 51,948 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills slightly corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,437 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,573 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 47,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,426 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,130 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,537 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,636 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,308 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,609 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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T9 HMR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T9 HMR, 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 T9 HMR registered?

T9 HMR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is T9 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T9 HMR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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