MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,691 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES CRACKS IN SHOULDERS! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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
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
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
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?
Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.
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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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