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S4 JBJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,176 mi
Last recorded20,176 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 20,176 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 19,796 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 19,349 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 18,908 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 18,898 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil on subframe.

Pass 19 May 2021 18,212 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 17,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,065 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 16,357 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 16,221 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3" crack (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 15,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,430 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,760 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,830 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 11,733 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 11,060 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,815 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 7,826 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 6,918 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 6,171 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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S4 JBJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S4 JBJ, 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 S4 JBJ registered?

S4 JBJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is S4 JBJ safe to buy?

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