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K65 JNV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

341,729 mi
Last recorded341,729 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK65 JNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 341,729 miles

Front both headlamps poor dipped beam pattern

Front bumper loose but secure

Front radiator loose / vibrating

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose/vibrating

Fail 9 Feb 2019 341,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing lower ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Front both headlamps poor dipped beam pattern

Front bumper loose but secure

Front radiator loose / vibrating

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose/vibrating

Fail 23 Jan 2019 341,269 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front bumper insecure at bottom

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Return fuel line slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 334,262 miles

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

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

feul lines corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 334,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

feul lines corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 324,865 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 317,231 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 317,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 317,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise all dust covers on ball joints worn

advise rear brake pipes slightly corroded

advise slight play in rear saddle bushes

Fail 18 Jan 2013 31,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

advise all dust covers on ball joints worn

advise n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

advise rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn

advise rear brake pipe slightlty corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 317,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

Pass 25 Oct 2010 293,262 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 221,086 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 185,080 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 151,366 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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K65 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 68.8%.

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 K65 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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K65 JNV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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