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B28 HTT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,243 mi
Last recorded59,243 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 HTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 59,243 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 58,862 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 58,754 miles

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 58,686 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,636 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside suspension/components corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 56,250 miles

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 55,889 miles

Slight binding N/S/F brake

Fail 15 Nov 2018 55,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall/tread splitting around circumfrence (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall/tread splitting around circuference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion developing O/S/F & N/S/F chassis

Rear brake pipes corroding

Slight binding N/S/F brake

Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,107 miles

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

underbody components corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,315 miles

surface corrosion on underbody components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

signs of corrosion on rear end area of offside outer sill

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 50,761 miles

handbrake nearing full travel

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,740 miles

signs of oil leakage

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,397 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

slight unbalence on front brakes

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,012 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 39,712 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,712 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,243 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,310 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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B28 HTT 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 B28 HTT, 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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B28 HTT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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