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K116 JNV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,007 mi
Last recorded158,007 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK116 JNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 158,007 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear service brake and parking brake just meet requirements

Pass 13 Jun 2018 157,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 157,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 151,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 151,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 149,762 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2013 138,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 122,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 111,290 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 105,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 115,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 104,684 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 104,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 104,538 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edges

nearside front tyre near limit

offside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2006 102,380 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 102,376 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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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K116 JNV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K116 JNV, 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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K116 JNV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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