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H741 NLJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,912 mi
Last recorded103,912 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH741 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 103,912 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 103,912 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 103,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 103,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,145 miles

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 103,145 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,044 miles

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

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,953 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,748 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 101,639 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 101,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,390 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

various rubber dust covers starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,138 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 100,587 miles

both front tyres slight perishing

both rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,722 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2011 99,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2010 98,350 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 13 Jul 2009 96,701 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 95,339 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 88,475 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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H741 NLJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 H741 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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What year was H741 NLJ registered?

H741 NLJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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