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J453 EWT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,948 mi
Last recorded118,948 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ453 EWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 118,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 118,943 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 116,243 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 115,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 115,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 112,642 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 112,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 110,467 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 110,467 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 1 May 2008 105,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 105,301 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 98,911 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 May 2007 98,911 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 94,337 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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J453 EWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J453 EWT, 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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J453 EWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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