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VF04 JXL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,559 mi
Last recorded81,559 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 JXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 81,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front and rear suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside front inner brake discs worn/corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn/corroded

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

offside outer body sill corroded/signs of body filler evident

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,267 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

both ends of sills rusty/corroded

both front chassis rusty/corroded

eml light on

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,262 miles

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

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

all suspension components corroded

both ends of sills rusty/corroded

both front chassis rusty/corroded

eml light on

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,101 miles

all suspension components rusty/corroded

both ends of sills very rusty/corroded

both outer sills /inner sills rusty/corroded

front front chassis rusty/corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 69,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0% (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML light on

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

all suspension components rusty/corroded

both ends of sills very rusty/corroded

both outer sills /inner sills rusty/corroded

front front chassis rusty/corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

both front chassis corroded inside wheel arches

rear outer inner and ends of sills rusty/corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 60,844 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kgf (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 70 kgf (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

both front chassis corroded inside wheel arches

rear outer inner and ends of sills rusty/corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,975 miles

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

both front chassis in wheel arches slightly corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 52,975 miles

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

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

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

both front chassis in wheel arches slightly corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,577 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 33,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,290 miles

all tyre walls perished

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,156 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,850 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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VF04 JXL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VF04 JXL, 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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VF04 JXL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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