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J429 TBW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,404 mi
Last recorded66,404 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 TBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,255 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 60,740 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,125 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 57,111 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,727 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 TBW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J429 TBW, 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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What year was J429 TBW registered?

J429 TBW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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