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JR51 SON

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,242 mi
Last recorded35,242 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR51 SON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 35,242 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 32,504 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 30,248 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 27,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 25,772 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 23,772 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 19,402 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 19,397 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 14,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 9,514 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 6,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre nailed

all four tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2016 6,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre nailed

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2014 4,858 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 4,149 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 3,777 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 3,519 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 3,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 2,889 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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JR51 SON is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JR51 SON, 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 JR51 SON registered?

JR51 SON is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2004.

Is JR51 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR51 SON shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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