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J24 UWU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 UWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 100,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,578 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 92,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion front chassis

Pass 5 Jul 2022 87,341 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 86,126 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,895 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,614 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,528 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 80,528 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,510 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 75,510 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,665 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 70,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,901 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,293 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,103 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,303 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,653 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 15,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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J24 UWU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J24 UWU, 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 J24 UWU registered?

J24 UWU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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