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J814 RTT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,621 mi
Last recorded130,621 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ814 RTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 130,621 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 128,580 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 128,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 126,144 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 126,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 120,983 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 113,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,016 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 108,853 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 107,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,449 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 103,557 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 103,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 101,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 98,331 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 95,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,600 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 93,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 91,930 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2007 91,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2006 85,688 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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J814 RTT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J814 RTT, 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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J814 RTT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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