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H851 POJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,244 mi
Last recorded190,244 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH851 POJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 190,244 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 187,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 187,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 187,131 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 185,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 185,313 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 181,594 miles

underbody components corroded

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)

oil leak

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Pass 14 Oct 2014 174,949 miles

Emissions Tested As 1991 as import

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen Damaged, Not Affecting View Of Road

Pass 15 Oct 2013 172,382 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

adv. windscreen has small crack

Pass 12 Oct 2012 159,674 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 140,517 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 133,396 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and on legal limits

Pass 26 Oct 2009 131,960 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 130,445 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 8 Sep 2007 129,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 124,806 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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H851 POJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H851 POJ, 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 H851 POJ registered?

H851 POJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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