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J111 BFB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,378 mi
Last recorded36,378 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 BFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 36,378 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,804 miles

surface corrosion on some components

Fail 23 Mar 2022 30,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion on some components

Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,973 miles

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2020 24,960 miles

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

Offside Front slight tightness in wheel when rotated by hand

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2019 24,916 miles

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 14 Feb 2018 24,611 miles

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 6 Feb 2017 23,843 miles

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 6 Feb 2017 23,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 22,711 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,193 miles

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 20,240 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 18,866 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 17,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,836 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 14,822 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 12,536 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 10,204 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 8,052 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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J111 BFB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J111 BFB, 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 J111 BFB registered?

J111 BFB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is J111 BFB safe to buy?

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