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J256 JFM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

198,964 mi
Last recorded198,964 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 JFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 198,964 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 189,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 173,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer edge of tread pattern !

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 147,285 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 140,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 30 Jul 2011 132,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 29 Jul 2010 126,205 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 126,205 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both chassis legs damaged.nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2009 115,084 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 102,836 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 93,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 84,786 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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J256 JFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J256 JFM, 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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J256 JFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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