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J257 UNH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,277 mi
Last recorded118,277 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 UNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 118,277 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 118,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 118,243 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 118,243 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,701 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 116,245 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,305 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,237 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 112,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,968 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 108,326 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 108,326 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 106,117 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 103,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 103,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 100,892 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 58,399 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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J257 UNH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J257 UNH, 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 J257 UNH registered?

J257 UNH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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