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J261 TNE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,269 mi
Last recorded152,269 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 TNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 152,269 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 152,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 152,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 151,850 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 150,823 miles

Nearside door accident damaged but still opening

Fail 11 Mar 2020 150,823 miles

Nearside door accident damaged but still opening

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment steering wheel loose (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 148,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 148,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 147,918 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre cracking to shoulder

Fail 12 Mar 2018 147,918 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre cracking to shoulder

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 145,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 141,489 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 141,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 137,894 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 137,875 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f & n/s/f brakes slighty binding

Pass 5 Mar 2014 135,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 135,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 126,783 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 126,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 117,858 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 113,910 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 106,705 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 93,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 93,839 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 92,532 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 89,058 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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J261 TNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J261 TNE, 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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J261 TNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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