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JC04 OAC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,291 mi
Last recorded138,291 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC04 OAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 138,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 136,947 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 134,387 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 134,377 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 132,448 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 130,091 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,954 miles

slight corrosion in both front antiroll bar mounting area

Fail 7 Oct 2020 128,954 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear rear brakes slightly binding

slight corrosion in both front antiroll bar mounting area

Pass 27 Jun 2019 124,706 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 124,702 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 120,701 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 120,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 115,064 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,825 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 110,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 107,857 miles

Nearside seat belt will not fully retract

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 104,903 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 101,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jun 2013 101,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 99,201 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,866 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 90,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,157 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 84,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,405 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 67,164 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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JC04 OAC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JC04 OAC, 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 JC04 OAC registered?

JC04 OAC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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