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J683 GAH

2004 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,673 mi
Last recorded92,673 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ683 GAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 92,673 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,648 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY PERISHED AND CRACKED ON THE OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 92,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY PERISHED AND CRACKED ON THE OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 92,591 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,495 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,361 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,288 miles

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near and Offside, upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 92,131 miles

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near and Offside, upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside floppy upgrades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near and Offside, upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,952 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near and Offside deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 91,778 miles

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

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

Oil leak leak(s) from engine ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,227 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 90,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,377 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,840 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,913 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 86,830 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,491 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 82,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 78,924 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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J683 GAH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J683 GAH, 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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J683 GAH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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