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J964 ANT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,289 mi
Last recorded87,289 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ964 ANT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 87,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 86,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 85,155 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 85,139 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 83,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,489 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 79,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,480 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and starting to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,817 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,910 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,597 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,549 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on inside.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,014 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 67,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 61,198 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,825 miles

oil leak

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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J964 ANT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J964 ANT, 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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J964 ANT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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