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GR04 NJJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,552 mi
Last recorded129,552 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 NJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 129,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension components corroded but not excessively weakened.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill very thin but not holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill very thin but not holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded but not holed.

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor and inner sills corroded but not holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded but not excessively weakened.

Rear Temporary reflectors fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 112,467 miles

All suspension ball joint dust covers starting too perish

Small stone chip's in windscreen

Fail 23 Oct 2019 112,252 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill ending (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension ball joint dust covers starting too perish

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Small stone chip's in windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,226 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,869 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,091 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 91,091 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,188 miles

Both rear inner w/arch top edge areas starting to get abit corroded

O/S/F tyre starting to get abit low on tread

Rear end inner sill edge areas starting to get abit corroded slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,889 miles

B/Fluid level abit low

Both rear tyres low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Exhaust rear silencer/centre silencer union area getting corroded and small pin holes starting to appear

Rear inner b/pads appear low, and outer pads getting low

Fail 24 Oct 2014 82,889 miles

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

B/Fluid level abit low

Both rear tyres low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Exhaust rear silencer/centre silencer union area getting corroded and small pin holes starting to appear

Rear inner b/pads appear low, and outer pads getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,812 miles

Rear b/pads appear to be starting to get abit low

Pass 11 May 2012 68,484 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 68,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 61,938 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,751 miles

Abnormal noise from engine

Minor chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,342 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

light corrosion surfacing on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,480 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,520 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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GR04 NJJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GR04 NJJ, 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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GR04 NJJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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