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J6 ARJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,238 mi
Last recorded73,238 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 ARJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 73,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 73,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 64,795 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 64,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,267 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 56,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,185 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,746 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.08mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,336 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,667 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,003 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 24,984 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

nail in o/s/r tyre 195/50/15v

Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,672 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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J6 ARJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J6 ARJ, 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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J6 ARJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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