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T609 JDP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,873 mi
Last recorded148,873 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT609 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 148,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 139,864 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 139,864 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 135,794 miles

rear link rods slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2015 132,514 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 132,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre deflated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 123,504 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 123,086 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 115,114 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 115,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 107,481 miles

chip in screen. rear n/s brake disc poor condition.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,571 miles

front rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,059 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,523 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,446 miles

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

offside front tyre wear edges

Fail 11 Apr 2008 75,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

offside front tyre wear edges

Pass 30 May 2007 70,416 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,316 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low inside edge

Fail 31 May 2006 63,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T609 JDP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T609 JDP, 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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T609 JDP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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