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H718 NLJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,353 mi
Last recorded155,353 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH718 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 155,353 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 154,931 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 153,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 151,702 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 150,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 147,717 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 144,844 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 143,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 140,975 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 137,672 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 137,510 miles

Oil leak

general surface rust

Pass 5 Feb 2014 137,242 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 137,173 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 136,927 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 136,923 miles

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 Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 136,548 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 136,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 145,654 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 132,695 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 132,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 128,723 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 128,722 miles

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 124,001 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 124,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 110,874 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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H718 NLJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H718 NLJ, 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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H718 NLJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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