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J885 HGJ

2004 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,691 mi
Last recorded136,691 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX598,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ885 HGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 136,691 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES CRACKS IN SHOULDERS! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 136,677 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions BOTH FRONT X2 (5.2.3 (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement on hand brake aplication! (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixings not compatible ALL ROAD WHEELS --ALL NUTS INCORRECTLY FITTED! (5.2.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES CRACKS IN SHOULDERS! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 131,361 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 131,331 miles

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 124,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s front tyre age cracking

slight earth fault both rear lights

Fail 29 Jul 2017 124,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing both ball joint split pins (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s front tyre age cracking

slight earth fault both rear lights

Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,840 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 119,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 106,558 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 105,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 102,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 101,933 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 101,933 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 100,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 100,326 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 99,475 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 97,863 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 96,566 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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J885 HGJ is a 2004 Mazda MX5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 98,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J885 HGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J885 HGJ is a 2004 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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