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J995 MTY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,705 mi
Last recorded138,705 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ995 MTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 138,705 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 130,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 126,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 119,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 117,902 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,695 miles

Steering rack damp

Fail 18 Oct 2016 117,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack damp

Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,647 miles

NON STANDARD BIG BORE EXHAUST FITTED

Pass 16 Apr 2011 116,719 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 116,719 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 113,757 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 111,720 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 104,553 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 93,887 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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J995 MTY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J995 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 J995 MTY registered?

J995 MTY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is J995 MTY safe to buy?

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