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D17 LJC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,729 mi
Last recorded50,729 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 LJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 50,729 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,046 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside above subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 48,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 48,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 47,668 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 45,499 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion lower wheel arch

Offside Rear corrosion lower wheel arch

Pass 17 May 2018 44,494 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,050 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 41,969 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 40,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre has split on inner sidewall no cords or ply exposed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has split on inner sidewall no cords or ply exposed

Fail 12 May 2016 40,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre has split on inner sidewall no cords or ply exposed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has split on inner sidewall no cords or ply exposed

Pass 29 May 2015 39,735 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2015 39,726 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 39,028 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,913 miles

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

offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall not showing cord

Fail 16 Apr 2013 37,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall not showing cord

Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,101 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 29,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,296 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,066 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,022 miles

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

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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D17 LJC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D17 LJC, 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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D17 LJC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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