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H654 JBJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,681 mi
Last recorded187,681 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH654 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 187,681 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 186,678 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

modified engine and bodywork carried out on car

Fail 9 Feb 2021 186,678 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

modified engine and bodywork carried out on car

Pass 7 Jun 2019 183,033 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 172,364 miles

windscreen sun strip on mot limits

Pass 28 Apr 2017 157,234 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 157,234 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 144,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 130,334 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 117,265 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 117,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 116,007 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 116,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 113,215 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 112,643 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 112,643 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 112,290 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 112,290 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 111,952 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 110,051 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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H654 JBJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H654 JBJ, 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 H654 JBJ registered?

H654 JBJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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