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J22 SFW

2004 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,184 mi
Last recorded127,184 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 SFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 127,184 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components / brake pipes covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 127,154 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components / brake pipes covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 126,863 miles

all under body suspension components corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2024 126,862 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all under body suspension components corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 126,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 126,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 126,124 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 125,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 125,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 124,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 124,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 124,438 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 124,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 124,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 122,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 122,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 119,682 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 119,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 116,447 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 114,041 miles

slight corrosion offside outer sill area

Pass 3 Mar 2011 112,670 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 111,164 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 107,911 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 104,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 102,712 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 SFW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J22 SFW, 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 SFW registered?

J22 SFW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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