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J294 TNE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,081 mi
Last recorded131,081 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ294 TNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 131,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 130,232 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 129,574 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 128,793 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 128,425 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 127,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 124,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 122,469 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 120,940 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 120,930 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2014 119,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 117,396 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 115,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 112,052 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 109,895 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 106,929 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008
Pass 15 Mar 2007 99,971 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 96,586 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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J294 TNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J294 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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J294 TNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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