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SJ04 ZTF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,047 mi
Last recorded137,047 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 ZTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 137,047 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 131,910 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 131,849 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 130,801 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 128,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 126,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 123,672 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 123,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 120,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 115,634 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,947 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 111,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 95,118 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 95,118 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,033 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,608 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,496 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 ZTF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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