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J217 NPR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,152 mi
Last recorded183,152 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 NPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 183,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sills and underside corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 183,102 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside and sills corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 183,096 miles

bad surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2023 183,092 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bad surface corrosion under vehicle

suspect sills full of water

Pass 13 Dec 2018 183,086 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread low and perished

Pass 11 Jan 2018 182,935 miles

Rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 182,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 182,848 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 17 Dec 2015 182,598 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 182,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 182,182 miles

Oil leak

wear rear roll bar D bushes

Fail 22 Dec 2014 182,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

wear rear roll bar D bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2014 179,335 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2014 179,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2013 173,564 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear coil springs corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 173,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

front and rear coil springs corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 167,903 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 160,539 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 152,657 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 152,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 144,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 137,967 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 129,260 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 120,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J217 NPR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J217 NPR, 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 J217 NPR registered?

J217 NPR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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