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H913 POJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,667 mi
Last recorded149,667 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH913 POJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 149,667 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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 31 Jan 2018 145,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 145,680 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 143,155 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to chassis

covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 140,196 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 140,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 134,559 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 134,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 132,575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 131,013 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2010 129,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 126,429 miles

damage to nearside front tyre.

drivers seat belt sometimes hard to engage.

front brake pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

slight bind to nearside front brakes.

slight fluctuation to front brake readings.

battery insecure.

Pass 6 May 2008 119,943 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 119,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 113,955 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 113,943 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H913 POJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H913 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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H913 POJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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