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SJ04 JUV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,132 mi
Last recorded89,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 JUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 89,132 miles

front and rear suspension components showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2019 89,128 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front inner sill under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill at rear under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front inner sill under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s inner sill under vehicle at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,511 miles

o/s and n/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,902 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,480 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,291 miles

over sills fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 80,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 75,311 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 1 Dec 2011 73,420 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

front brake discs badly pitted

Pass 27 May 2011 66,727 miles

n/s/f disc scored

o/s/f disc pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,371 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,486 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,208 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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SJ04 JUV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ04 JUV, 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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SJ04 JUV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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