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H802 JLE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

166,695 mi
Last recorded166,695 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH802 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 166,695 miles

coolant low

Pass 22 Apr 2025 163,802 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 163,796 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 162,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 161,997 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 154,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 152,626 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 150,622 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 149,210 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 149,210 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 144,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 141,718 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 136,271 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 131,840 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 131,838 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 129,141 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 119,271 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 112,412 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 104,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,768 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 95,701 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 92,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 90,407 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,751 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 83,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H802 JLE 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 84%.

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 H802 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H802 JLE registered?

H802 JLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is H802 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H802 JLE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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