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J446 CET

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,287 mi
Last recorded139,287 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ446 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 139,287 miles

n/s headlamp pattern poor

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2017 139,277 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s headlamp pattern poor

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2016 138,864 miles

n/s Headlamp dull

Fail 9 Jun 2016 138,849 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s Headlamp dull

Pass 21 Aug 2012 137,399 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 137,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear braake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2010 131,290 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 119,915 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 115,072 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 115,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hazard switch mounting broken

Pass 21 Apr 2006 100,766 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber damp

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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J446 CET is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J446 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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J446 CET is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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