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J43 TWL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,577 mi
Last recorded151,577 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ43 TWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 151,577 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 151,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 145,308 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 145,304 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 138,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 129,422 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 129,422 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 128,689 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 126,981 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,800 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 125,800 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2014 125,263 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 125,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2013 124,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 123,855 miles

idle speed higher than manufactures normal level

Fail 27 Jan 2012 123,855 miles

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

idle speed higher than manufactures normal level

Pass 25 Jan 2011 123,383 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 122,155 miles

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

Fail 11 Feb 2010 122,155 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

Pass 13 Feb 2009 121,071 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 22 Feb 2008 117,621 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 117,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 106,681 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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J43 TWL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J43 TWL, 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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J43 TWL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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