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J429 CET

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

178,543 mi
Last recorded178,543 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 178,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 178,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 117,598 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front & Rear Sub-frames & all suspension components corroded

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

General oil leaks

General vehicle underbody and underbody component condition corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Ball joint cover perished

Fail 17 Mar 2023 177,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front & Rear Sub-frames & all suspension components corroded

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

General oil leaks

General vehicle underbody and underbody component condition corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Ball joint cover perished

Pass 16 Jul 2022 177,553 miles

General age related corrosion on all suspension components and under vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2020 177,529 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General vehicle underbody and underbody component condition corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake effort slightly low

Fail 19 Dec 2020 177,529 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General vehicle underbody and underbody component condition corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake effort slightly low

Pass 18 Dec 2019 174,775 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 174,775 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 170,333 miles

Service brake effort on rear brakes slightly low

Service brake overall effort only just meet requirements

Fail 4 Jan 2019 170,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake effort on rear brakes slightly low

Service brake overall effort only just meet requirements

Pass 6 Jan 2018 165,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 161,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 156,973 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight blow on rear exhaust box

Fail 5 Jan 2016 156,973 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

slight blow on rear exhaust box

Pass 2 Jan 2015 153,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 148,021 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 143,675 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 138,703 miles

centre brake light obscured and light output reduced

idle speed high

signs of oil leak around gearbox

Pass 18 Dec 2010 123,197 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 113,191 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 112,931 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 112,931 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 112,804 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 108,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 105,873 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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J429 CET is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J429 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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J429 CET is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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