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V111 JME

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,423 mi
Last recorded72,423 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 JME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 72,423 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake effort lower than o/s

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 72,423 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake effort lower than o/s

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 70,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 68,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake braking effort lower compared to n/s

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 66,181 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 62,221 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,155 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,603 miles

Nearside Rear Lower sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 58,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 58,875 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 55,237 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,740 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,411 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,421 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,374 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,596 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,018 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,607 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,238 miles

cut in nearside front tyre tread but not through to cords

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on edges

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,430 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 16,430 miles

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

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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V111 JME is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V111 JME, 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 V111 JME registered?

V111 JME is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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