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J407 CET

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,857 mi
Last recorded169,857 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ407 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 169,857 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 168,117 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 167,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 167,617 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 165,951 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 165,951 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plate too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 163,576 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 163,567 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 161,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 155,231 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 151,240 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 151,234 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 149,315 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 148,226 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 148,226 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 145,359 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 144,252 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 137,943 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 131,103 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 129,507 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 127,161 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 118,823 miles

wiper blade rubbers deteriorated

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 113,326 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 107,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 105,891 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 105,877 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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J407 CET is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J407 CET, 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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J407 CET is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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