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J216 MJL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ216 MJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,625 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,556 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,348 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 95,557 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,451 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,712 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 93,712 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 92,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 87,204 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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J216 MJL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J216 MJL, 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 J216 MJL registered?

J216 MJL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is J216 MJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J216 MJL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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