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J446 TNE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,557 mi
Last recorded129,557 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ446 TNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 129,557 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 129,392 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 129,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 129,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 128,093 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 128,093 miles

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)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner advise signs of dampness around master cylinder

Pass 4 Sep 2010 127,218 miles

co% close to maximum limit.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 125,251 miles

underbody & steering/suspension components rusty,both front tyre treads worn uneven.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 125,202 miles

both headlamp beam images slightly vague,front & rear suspension components rusty,underbody rusty,slight oil leaks.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 123,397 miles

advise rear serv brake effort

Fail 24 Aug 2007 121,339 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise play in rack

Pass 24 Aug 2007 121,339 miles

advise play in rack

Pass 28 Jul 2006 119,199 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J446 TNE, 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 J446 TNE registered?

J446 TNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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