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J70 EPK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,246 mi
Last recorded41,246 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 EPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 41,246 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 38,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 34,416 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 34,392 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 31,827 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 30,829 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,490 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,359 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,446 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 25,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 18,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 16,242 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 16,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 12,352 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 10,494 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 6,740 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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J70 EPK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J70 EPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J70 EPK registered?

J70 EPK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for J70 EPK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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