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J409 DVJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,448 mi
Last recorded173,448 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ409 DVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 173,448 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 170,739 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 167,910 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 161,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 155,401 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 140,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 140,626 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 133,913 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,893 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 132,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 131,866 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 131,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 130,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 129,271 miles

Oil leak

discs rusty

Fail 18 May 2012 129,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

discs rusty

Pass 11 May 2011 128,131 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 127,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2008 125,661 miles

Battery insecure

large plastic undertray fitted obstructing view

slight fluid leak from gearbox

Fail 31 May 2008 125,661 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

large plastic undertray fitted obstructing view

slight fluid leak from gearbox

Pass 20 Jul 2006 124,934 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 124,934 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J409 DVJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J409 DVJ, 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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J409 DVJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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