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H796 JLE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH796 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 96,738 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 96,735 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 95,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 95,418 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2022 94,436 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 94,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,628 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 94,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,070 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 94,070 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 94,084 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 94,831 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,596 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 30 Jun 2016 91,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,843 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 86,548 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 85,722 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 83,172 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 79,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 77,976 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 77,976 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,177 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 70,177 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 62,286 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 62,286 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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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H796 JLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H796 JLE, 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 H796 JLE registered?

H796 JLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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