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WF04 HEJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,447 mi
Last recorded104,447 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 HEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 104,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 104,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,295 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 104,036 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2023 104,030 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,535 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 103,300 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 103,294 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 100,311 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroding

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Going into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 100,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroding

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Going into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Near steering rack area. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edges - outside of central 3/4 tread.

Fail 1 Mar 2018 91,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edges - outside of central 3/4 tread.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,139 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)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,346 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 63,139 miles

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

Nearside front tyre on legal limit.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,194 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 22 Mar 2013 29,775 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroding

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 20 Mar 2013 29,765 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc inner faces corroding

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,878 miles

Front wipers split

Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,959 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,908 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,487 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

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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WF04 HEJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WF04 HEJ, 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 WF04 HEJ registered?

WF04 HEJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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