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J13 KJJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,541 mi
Last recorded98,541 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 KJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 98,541 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 98,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 92,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,900 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 86,887 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 86,874 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,067 miles

All brake pipes treated/ Schultz

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body Schultz/ slight corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,620 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 81,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill crroidid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill crroidid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill crroidid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill croidid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 81,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 76,057 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp retaining bolt broken but headlamp secure

Fail 11 May 2019 76,056 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp retaining bolt broken but headlamp secure

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

Pass 4 May 2018 69,183 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 62,508 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 55,331 miles

rear brake discs corroded

travel on hand brake

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,341 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,419 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 49,419 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,033 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 45,033 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,243 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 40,243 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,583 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 29,440 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 17,481 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,916 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front and n/s rear tyres close to wear markers

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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J13 KJJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J13 KJJ, 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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J13 KJJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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