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H935 JLE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,866 mi
Last recorded154,866 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH935 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 154,866 miles

all tyre sidewalls are cracked

both rear sills starting to corrode

front discs are corroded

rear discs are corroded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 153,495 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 152,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 152,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 151,603 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 151,603 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 148,756 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 142,236 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 142,234 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 135,318 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 135,318 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 128,956 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 118,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 112,465 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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H935 JLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H935 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 H935 JLE registered?

H935 JLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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