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J750 OPV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,993 mi
Last recorded192,993 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ750 OPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 192,993 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside & rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 190,141 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 190,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2023 188,310 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 188,297 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

reversing lamp not working

Pass 28 Oct 2021 186,194 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 186,185 miles

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

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

both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 31 Jan 2020 184,064 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 184,059 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 180,450 miles

chassis damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2019 180,428 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

chassis damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2018 171,019 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 170,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 167,351 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 166,508 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 165,871 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 165,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 164,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 162,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 160,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 158,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 153,634 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 150,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front nearside tyre has been run flat slight damage to sidewall.

rear bumper being melted by exhaust.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 147,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 147,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 145,473 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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J750 OPV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J750 OPV, 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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J750 OPV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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