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H967 JLE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

176,268 mi
Last recorded176,268 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH967 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 176,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre and rear exhaust boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 174,232 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 174,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 172,209 miles

Undertray fitted. Oil leaks - Engine and gearbox areas.

WET TEST.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 170,216 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 167,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rear diff too, advise looking at front leak mainly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 167,123 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cut in half behind silencer box area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rear diff too, advise looking at front leak mainly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 165,137 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 161,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 161,014 miles

Both rear tyres have worn to 3mm

Brake servo casing is corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 161,014 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres have worn to 3mm

Brake servo casing is corroded

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 160,402 miles

Front springs are corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 160,402 miles

Front springs are corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2016 159,733 miles

Ns front lower ball joint boot is perishing

Ns rear tyre has worn on inner edge [185/60/14h]

Pass 20 May 2015 159,166 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 159,166 miles

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

Ns rear coil spring is very corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 158,714 miles

All coil springs have become corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 158,136 miles

Both rear coil springs are becoming corroded

Rear exhaust section is becoming corroded [monitor]

Pass 22 Mar 2012 157,244 miles

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

coil springs becoming corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 157,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery loose

coil springs becoming corroded

front pads appear low os

oil leaks from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2011 156,680 miles

all coil springs rusty

front pads appear low

oil leaks from engine

reart tyres wearing on edges

suspension bushes becoming poor front and rear

Pass 17 Mar 2010 156,031 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 153,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 153,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 148,799 miles

a/c pump noisey

oil leaks around bottom of engine

slight play in os front wheel bearing

suspect water pump noise

Pass 27 Apr 2007 142,524 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 135,436 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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H967 JLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H967 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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H967 JLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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