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IJZ 1470

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 1470
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 85,629 miles

chassis undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2023 84,077 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake dragging

Fail 18 Nov 2021 83,850 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired holed due to corosion (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired holed due to corosion (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired holed due to corosion (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner flitch corosion

Offside Front brake dragging

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,917 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,783 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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IJZ 1470 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 IJZ 1470, 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 IJZ 1470 registered?

IJZ 1470 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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