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WM54 HWR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,309 mi
Last recorded50,309 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 HWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 50,309 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 47,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch

Offside Rear wheel arch

Pass 17 Oct 2023 45,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis heavily corroded under inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 43,815 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 41,592 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 38,402 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 36,094 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 36,083 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 33,673 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,611 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,990 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,525 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,508 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 23,388 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,625 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,406 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 12,750 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,594 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 8,120 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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WM54 HWR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WM54 HWR, 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 WM54 HWR registered?

WM54 HWR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is WM54 HWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM54 HWR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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