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J700 HDR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,879 mi
Last recorded70,879 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 HDR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,879 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 70,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 68,966 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 67,822 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,454 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,761 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,916 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,433 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,556 miles

both side inner and outer sills corroded

corrosion to nearside rear disc

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes slightly binding

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,716 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 57,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,501 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,346 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slightly worn

front wipers slightly smearing

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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J700 HDR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J700 HDR, 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 J700 HDR registered?

J700 HDR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is J700 HDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 HDR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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