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J70 YCJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

10,835 mi
Last recorded10,835 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 YCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 10,835 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/F Tyres have slight cracking Bridgestone 205/60/16 96wxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 108,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Emission control equipment obviously defective rear exhaust section holed/leaking (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper ball joint boot starting to crack

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper top ball joint boot starting to crack

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

emissions not tested due to cooling fan fouling radiator

Fail 25 Jun 2025 108,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper ball joint boot starting to crack

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper top ball joint boot starting to crack

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 6,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 103,509 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 103,509 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 6,016 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,019 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans both sides,also both outer sill, both inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper & lower, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 97,017 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans both sides,also both outer sill, both inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper & lower, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 5,385 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 91,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 91,048 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of wheel arch, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 4,762 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 84,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake discs have light corrosion,

Fail 22 Jul 2021 84,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake discs have light corrosion,

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,423 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing meet chassis both sides, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 80,423 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing meet chassis both sides, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 75,123 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 75,087 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blow rear, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 66,910 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,911 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 58,753 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill, (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill, (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,069 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 44,069 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 35,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Rear brake pads low.

Slight corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,974 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,369 miles

Corrosion at OSR outer sill.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,505 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,459 miles

Both front tyres tread low at shoulders and perished between tread.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 13,685 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,140 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 8,138 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 YCJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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 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 J70 YCJ, 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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J70 YCJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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