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HT04AXU
2004 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1597cc
General Information
- Registration HT04AXU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1597cc
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- Expires 07 Sep 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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105 Total Defects Recorded
8 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,075 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- underbody of the vehicle corroding at various places.
- o/s/f outer sill corroded.
21 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,977 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside outer sill surface corrosion detected
- Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
- Nearside outer signs of repair carried out
- Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded
- Various areas of corrosion on under side of vehicle
- Oil level low
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 80,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded
- Various areas of corrosion on under side of vehicle
- Oil level low
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside outer sill surface corrosion detected
- Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
- Nearside outer signs of repair carried out
29 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 80,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer sill corroded
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
- Offside Rear Inner sill area corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
- Nearside Front Inner sill area corroded
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,368 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (205/45x16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- rear brake discs pitting
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- offside rear wheel slight bind
- nearside headlight beam image not very good
- corrosion underneath on some components and under body
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,447 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,847 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 58,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,725 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer and upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 56,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer and upper (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer and upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,127 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020 25 Jun 202611 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,018 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019 25 Jun 202626 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,006 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1d)
- Offside Wiper poor
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
7 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 47,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,826 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 25 Jun 202627 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 38,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,739 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,244 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 25 Jun 202627 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,038 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 32,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,652 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 25 Jun 202628 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,546 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 25 Jun 202630 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,029 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2011 25 Jun 202626 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,307 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,676 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,518 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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HT04AXU was registered on 2004-06-30
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