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VE54 HLU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,881 mi
Last recorded113,881 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 113,881 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 113,749 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 110,362 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 109,325 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,908 miles

Slight corrosion under chasis

Pass 5 Feb 2015 104,558 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 95,825 miles

N/s/r brake disc scored

Fail 7 Feb 2014 95,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/s/r brake disc scored

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 84,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 84,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,144 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,715 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,403 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 39,328 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

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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VE54 HLU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE54 HLU, 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 VE54 HLU registered?

VE54 HLU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is VE54 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 HLU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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