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J55 GTF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,829 mi
Last recorded64,829 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 GTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2016 64,829 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full under body corroded to excess (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2015 64,245 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface rust to both outer sills

surface rust to brake and fuel lines

surface rust to f+r inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,464 miles

surface rust to all brake and fuel lines

Fail 19 Jun 2014 60,461 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

surface rust to all brake and fuel lines

Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,734 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,038 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,364 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,673 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 19,277 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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J55 GTF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J55 GTF, 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 J55 GTF registered?

J55 GTF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is J55 GTF safe to buy?

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