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J951 MTY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,299 mi
Last recorded127,299 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ951 MTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 127,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 125,611 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 124,853 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 124,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 124,090 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 123,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 123,005 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 121,995 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 121,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 120,559 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 120,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 119,787 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 115,639 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 115,639 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 108,679 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 108,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 105,499 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 100,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 94,322 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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J951 MTY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J951 MTY, 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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What year was J951 MTY registered?

J951 MTY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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