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WU04 JFJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,462 mi
Last recorded100,462 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 JFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 100,462 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 100,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 85,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2025 85,044 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 May 2024 76,191 miles

General under body corrosion for age of car

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres come up for replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 76,137 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

General under body corrosion for age of car

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres come up for replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 66,805 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills/arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 66,805 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills/arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 60,532 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake caliper has signs of break fluid residue around caliper unit

Fail 26 Apr 2022 60,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake caliper has signs of break fluid residue around caliper unit

Pass 27 Apr 2021 55,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,587 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,289 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion offside rear outer sill and sill end

Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 51,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 50,509 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,150 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osf brake discs corroded on inner edge -------surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,817 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,648 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,069 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,556 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever high

Fail 8 Jun 2009 22,556 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever high

Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,467 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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WU04 JFJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WU04 JFJ, 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 WU04 JFJ registered?

WU04 JFJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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