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Y321 JAC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,700 mi
Last recorded36,700 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY321 JAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 36,700 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,127 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 36,127 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 35,987 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 35,821 miles

some surface corrosion on suspension componets

Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,475 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,174 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 35,172 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,470 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 34,465 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 33,981 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 33,488 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,804 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 27,301 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,684 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 19,005 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,326 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,669 miles

chunk of rubber missing out of offside front tyre outer sidewall not exposing cords at time of test also slight damage to both front road wheels

Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,291 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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Y321 JAC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y321 JAC, 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 Y321 JAC registered?

Y321 JAC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is Y321 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y321 JAC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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