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J836 NLT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,157 mi
Last recorded143,157 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ836 NLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 143,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside washer jet not working sufficient fluid hitting windscreen

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Jul 2022 143,036 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 143,036 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 142,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 142,443 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 136,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 May 2017 136,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 132,439 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside front wing at rear

splits in inner sidewall nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2015 127,657 miles

Both sides of front suspension ball joint dust covers perished & spliting

Offside rear outer side sill corroded & metal splitting -very close to excess-

Fail 26 May 2015 127,621 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both sides of front suspension ball joint dust covers perished & spliting

Offside rear outer side sill corroded & metal splitting -very close to excess-

Fail 29 May 2014 123,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight brake bind in o/s/f tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 123,243 miles

slight brake bind in o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 May 2013 121,484 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension components corroding

inner and outer sills corroding

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front brake has a slight bind

offside wiper loose

offside3 inner rear wheel arch corroding

rear drive shaft cv gaitors deteriating

Pass 31 May 2012 120,231 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear(outer) brake pad breaking up

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front wiper blade loose

slight corrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch

Pass 7 Jun 2011 118,443 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 116,536 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 114,495 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 112,458 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 109,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 105,544 miles

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

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

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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J836 NLT 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 80%.

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 J836 NLT, 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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J836 NLT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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