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J742 TNF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,196 mi
Last recorded142,196 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ742 TNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 142,196 miles

nearside + offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 140,121 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 135,107 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 135,095 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 131,121 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 131,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 126,365 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 126,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s/f tyro low on edges

outer sills rusting

Pass 27 Nov 2006 120,523 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front and the offside rear tyres worn on the edges

Fail 27 Nov 2006 120,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front and the offside rear tyres worn on the edges

Pass 18 Nov 2005 110,242 miles

battery insecure

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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J742 TNF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J742 TNF, 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 J742 TNF registered?

J742 TNF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is J742 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J742 TNF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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