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J864 NLT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,251 mi
Last recorded198,251 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ864 NLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 198,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 157,343 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 157,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 131,794 miles

Engine oil needs topping up

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

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

Oil leak

Tested wet

Fail 28 Jun 2014 131,794 miles

Engine oil needs topping up

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Tested wet

Pass 28 Jun 2013 125,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 113,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,201 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 108,193 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 107,980 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 106,867 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 106,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 105,232 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 105,232 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 104,159 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 104,159 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 102,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 100,570 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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J864 NLT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J864 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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J864 NLT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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