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J167 TNE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,884 mi
Last recorded83,884 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ167 TNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 83,884 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 83,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 83,787 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 86,376 miles

floor and chassis coated in underseal

Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,671 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,641 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,600 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 83,596 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,596 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 83,481 miles

near side and off side front tyres have slight cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2009 83,063 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 82,352 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 82,163 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 81,198 miles

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

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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J167 TNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 J167 TNE, 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 J167 TNE registered?

J167 TNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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