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EO04 JGZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,616 mi
Last recorded84,616 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 JGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 84,616 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,240 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 82,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 82,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,562 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across the vehicle to the O/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Considerable pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has general corrosion to underside, especially front and rear subframes and suspension components

Fail 27 Feb 2020 78,562 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner, very low on outer, low across tread, and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across the vehicle to the O/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge, low across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Considerable pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has general corrosion to underside, especially front and rear subframes and suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread 2mm

N/S and O/S lower ball joint dust covers perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 72,439 miles

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

N/S and O/S lower ball joint dust covers perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread 2mm

Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,184 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer rear part of the sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 59,847 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and worn to limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 59,718 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and worn to limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 53,176 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

corroded exhaust system

Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,171 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brakes slightly sticking

Fail 27 Feb 2014 40,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre pressure low

offside rear brake is slighty binding

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,832 miles

Offside front tyre pressure low

offside rear brake is slighty binding

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,250 miles

rear brake pads getting down on material

very small bind front brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,993 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,775 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 26,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,395 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,482 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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EO04 JGZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO04 JGZ, 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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EO04 JGZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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