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J22 LCK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,119 mi
Last recorded93,119 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 LCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,119 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 93,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 91,832 miles

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2023 91,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,006 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,519 miles

Rear Lower sill panel corrosion starting form

Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,673 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Lower wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,705 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 68,401 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 68,401 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,586 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,586 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,494 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,553 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 44,553 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front inner pads getting low??

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,685 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,671 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 29,671 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,718 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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J22 LCK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J22 LCK, 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 J22 LCK registered?

J22 LCK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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The MOT history for J22 LCK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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