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J213 UNH

2004 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,080 mi
Last recorded143,080 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ213 UNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 143,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Nov 2014 142,225 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s headlights emit yellow colour

Fail 10 Nov 2014 142,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/s and n/s headlights emit yellow colour

Pass 29 May 2013 130,909 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 117,995 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 115,626 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 115,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 110,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 110,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 102,210 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 91,667 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 76,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,706 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 60,437 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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J213 UNH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J213 UNH, 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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J213 UNH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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