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WU04 JHJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,539 mi
Last recorded113,539 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 JHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 109,554 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 108,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 108,202 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced main chassis rail under drivers seat/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 105,197 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 98,186 miles

both rear outer sill getting weak

Fail 13 Dec 2017 98,170 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear outer sill getting weak

Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,633 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,141 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 63,692 miles

Clip on front to rear brake pipe preventing full inspection.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,280 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,081 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)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,030 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,791 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,754 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,979 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,561 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 JHJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WU04 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

WU04 JHJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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