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J726 GAH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,577 mi
Last recorded90,577 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ726 GAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 90,577 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 90,577 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 89,889 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,862 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 88,224 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 86,990 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 85,574 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 85,554 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 83,894 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,651 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,141 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,625 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 79,625 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,170 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres cracking around walls

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,907 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 73,451 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 71,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,578 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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J726 GAH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J726 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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J726 GAH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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