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T59 JTR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,061 mi
Last recorded141,061 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT59 JTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 141,061 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body/underside corrosion forming

Pass 14 Sep 2017 137,547 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Sep 2017 137,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2016 131,272 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2016 131,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2015 126,365 miles

Exhaust Joints Deterioarted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

TEMPORARY Repair Carried Out To Alter Beam Images

Fail 12 Sep 2015 126,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust Joints Deterioarted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 116,877 miles

Slight oil leak

Winter tyres fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2014 116,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Slight oil leak

Winter tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,149 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar drop link rubber boots perished

nsf tyre worn 3mm/cuts in outer sidewall

nsr tyre worn 3mm)low on edges/cuts

osr tyre worn 3mm)/low on inside edge/cuts/nail

Fail 4 Sep 2013 11,149 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar drop link rubber boots perished

nsf tyre worn 3mm/cuts in outer sidewall

nsr tyre worn 3mm)low on edges/cuts

osr tyre worn 3mm)/low on inside edge/cuts/nail

Pass 25 Jun 2012 107,832 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 99,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 98,559 miles

emissions initially high

Pass 18 Mar 2008 94,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 87,050 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 87,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 74,076 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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T59 JTR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T59 JTR, 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 T59 JTR registered?

T59 JTR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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