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J27 JRX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,358 mi
Last recorded70,358 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 JRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 70,358 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,917 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 69,224 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 68,195 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 67,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 67,296 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot Floor Rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing rotten

Offside Front Lower wing rotten

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 66,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 66,515 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 63,989 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 63,984 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,624 miles

Offside Rear inner sill coroded/holed, not within prescribed areas

Fail 10 Apr 2018 60,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear inner sill coroded/holed, not within prescribed areas

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,915 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f and both rear tyres cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven n/s low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cord (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f and both rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,248 miles

all four tyres cracked

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 56,248 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all four tyres cracked

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,664 miles

Front and rear chassis corroded but not holed

Near side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play at Offside rear anti roll bar link rod

Fail 10 Feb 2015 52,664 miles

Front and rear chassis corroded but not holed

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play at Offside rear anti roll bar link rod

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,650 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,457 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,691 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,654 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,866 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,543 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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J27 JRX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 J27 JRX, 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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J27 JRX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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