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S192 OFJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,167 mi
Last recorded70,167 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS192 OFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 70,167 miles

front subframe rusty

rear subframe rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2025 70,067 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 70,002 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,950 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 69,581 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,021 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,570 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,107 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 67,128 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,534 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 66,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,313 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 62,249 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,297 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 60,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,631 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 56,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 49,418 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 49,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 42,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,190 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 35,189 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S192 OFJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S192 OFJ, 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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S192 OFJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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