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H379 EJR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,026 mi
Last recorded145,026 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH379 EJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 145,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor/chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear subframe and arms corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2023 143,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 139,292 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 139,252 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 137,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 133,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 133,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 132,654 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 132,654 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 130,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 127,595 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 127,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster seized up (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster seized up (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 124,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 124,107 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 119,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 117,148 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 116,245 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 114,254 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 113,198 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 113,193 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2009 111,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 106,934 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,596 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 98,398 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 86,891 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 86,886 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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H379 EJR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H379 EJR, 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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H379 EJR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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