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J11 MNV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,906 mi
Last recorded158,906 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 MNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 158,906 miles

all suspension / brakes & underside components heavily corroded through lack of use

Fail 29 Jul 2024 158,906 miles

Headlamp missing n/s & o/s not lifting (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension / brakes & underside components heavily corroded through lack of use

Pass 27 Jul 2023 158,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 158,886 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 158,832 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 158,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 157,749 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 15,983 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 15,981 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 156,688 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 155,981 miles

50% of N/S washer jet not working

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S lower (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S 2mm . N/S bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 155,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

50% of N/S washer jet not working

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S lower (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S 2mm . N/S bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 154,885 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

all tyres wearing badly on inner edges , wheel alignment issue

Fail 15 Jul 2016 154,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

all tyres wearing badly on inner edges , wheel alignment issue

Pass 9 Jul 2015 154,287 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 154,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 153,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s-o/s front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Fail 10 Jul 2014 153,090 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s-o/s front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Pass 10 Jun 2013 152,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 150,986 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 150,986 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2011 148,774 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 147,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 145,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 136,539 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 130,972 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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J11 MNV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 J11 MNV, 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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J11 MNV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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