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WA04 HAU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,579 mi
Last recorded102,579 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 HAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 102,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 91,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,494 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 84,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,960 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

previous welding repairs

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,826 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 65,825 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,664 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 49,649 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,486 miles

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2017 42,461 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,674 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 41,656 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,205 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 39,205 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,204 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,321 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,786 miles

front discs in poor condition

rear silancer joint in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,060 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,635 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,047 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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WA04 HAU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 WA04 HAU, 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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WA04 HAU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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