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AJ04 JAW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,576 mi
Last recorded79,576 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 JAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 79,576 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 77,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,036 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,413 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,632 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,228 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 71,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,972 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,783 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,093 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,041 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,091 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,256 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,562 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 26,195 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 26,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,201 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 19,924 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AJ04 JAW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ04 JAW, 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 AJ04 JAW registered?

AJ04 JAW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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