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AY04 MKK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,355 mi
Last recorded112,355 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 MKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 112,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,879 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 97,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 54,269 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 54,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 41,395 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on all suspension items

Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,997 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,665 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 38,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,331 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 37,331 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,078 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,091 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,534 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,103 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 12 Jul 2008 23,600 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,798 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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AY04 MKK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AY04 MKK, 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 AY04 MKK registered?

AY04 MKK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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