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SH04 JXL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,080 mi
Last recorded74,080 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 JXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,080 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,790 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 66,572 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 64,136 miles

front discs slightly corrodied

front wipers torn but still clearing screen

Pass 18 May 2010 58,542 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 49,732 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 40,329 miles

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,950 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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SH04 JXL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH04 JXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH04 JXL registered?

SH04 JXL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is SH04 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 JXL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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