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J171 TNE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,702 mi
Last recorded187,702 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 TNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 187,702 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 176,321 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 172,537 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 169,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 164,128 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 161,574 miles

Nearside 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 10 Sep 2012 161,574 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,664 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 149,834 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 142,626 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 142,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 140,810 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 140,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 136,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 130,982 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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J171 TNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J171 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 J171 TNE registered?

J171 TNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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