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J450 CET

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,468 mi
Last recorded157,468 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ450 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 157,468 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 157,468 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S REAR (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 May 2022 157,337 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 155,111 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 155,107 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis slight damage to rear chassis at rear

Pass 4 Aug 2016 152,007 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 152,007 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 142,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded and slightly noisey

nearside headlamp slightly loose

small splits in both wiper blades

Fail 23 Jul 2015 142,440 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded and slightly noisey

nearside headlamp slightly loose

small splits in both wiper blades

Pass 29 Jul 2014 136,147 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)

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 132,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 132,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 125,132 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 123,453 miles

n/side & o/side steering track rod end ball joints & front lower suspension ball joints dust covers split & or cracked.

o/side rear outer brake pad low.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 122,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 111,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 95,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 90,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 84,252 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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J450 CET is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J450 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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J450 CET is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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