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FY04 NJF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,703 mi
Last recorded80,703 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 NJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 80,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,843 miles

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 27 Mar 2023 72,843 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,861 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,908 miles

GENRAL CORSION TO CHASSIS AND UNDER BODY

Fail 12 Mar 2021 58,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

GENRAL CORSION TO CHASSIS AND UNDER BODY

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,745 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 56,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,882 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,628 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and back (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 10,819 miles

1-both front wiper blades strarting to tear

Fail 28 Apr 2009 10,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1-both front wiper blades strarting to tear

Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,532 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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FY04 NJF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY04 NJF, 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 FY04 NJF registered?

FY04 NJF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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