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H829 JLE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,852 mi
Last recorded166,852 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH829 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 166,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 166,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 153,262 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear both sides outer sills are corroded

all suspension components are corroded

parking brake lever has minor reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2018 148,714 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S / O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 148,713 miles

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S / O/S (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S / O/S (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 147,397 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 147,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 134,903 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 133,110 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 132,848 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2013 132,052 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 129,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 118,131 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 118,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 114,589 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 114,588 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2009 108,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 105,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 103,760 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 100,775 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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H829 JLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 H829 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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H829 JLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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