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147,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (split pin missing) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
n/s floor box section crushed
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
n/s floor box section crushed
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H856 JLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H856 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 H856 JLE registered?
H856 JLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2004.
Is H856 JLE safe to buy?
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