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SH04 JYR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,682 mi
Last recorded73,682 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 JYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 73,682 miles

Both outer sills corroding.

Corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 70,139 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

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

under body corroding

Fail 18 May 2018 70,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

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

under body corroding

Pass 5 May 2017 69,178 miles

Front brake imbalance

Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished and small cut in tread

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency low

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

Fail 5 May 2017 69,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Front brake imbalance

Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished and small cut in tread

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency low

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

Pass 27 May 2016 68,244 miles

deep cut in n/s/r tyre

n/s/f brake disc cover badly corroded

n/s/f brake disc cover missing

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

various body structure and suspension components all corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,131 miles

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

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

front and rear shock absorber casings rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2015 66,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust getting very rusty but no blowing

genrally getting very rusty underneath

Fail 14 Jun 2014 62,606 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust getting very rusty but no blowing

genrally getting very rusty underneath

Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,014 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 51,014 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 44,136 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 35,684 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 22,640 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,739 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 JYR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH04 JYR, 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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SH04 JYR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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