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J962 KFB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

228,592 mi
Last recorded228,592 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ962 KFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 228,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 226,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 223,853 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 212,383 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill rusty

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside sill step rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2019 212,383 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill rusty

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside sill step rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2018 199,973 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 199,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R14 ba (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 179,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 179,093 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 162,612 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 146,632 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner rear sills corroded

n/s washep pipe leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2015 146,632 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner rear sills corroded

n/s washep pipe leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2014 131,523 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 131,523 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 117,760 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 113,500 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 110,388 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 107,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,310 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 98,597 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 94,309 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 89,103 miles

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

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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J962 KFB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J962 KFB, 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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J962 KFB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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