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E7 KEW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,617 mi
Last recorded40,617 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 KEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 40,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR ( LAST CLIP AT REAR) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner REAR OF FRONT ARCH CORRODED (HOLE)

Offside Front Inner SILL CORRODED ( HOLE)

Fail 6 Aug 2024 40,616 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR OF FRONT INNER ARCH (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR ( LAST CLIP AT REAR) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner REAR OF FRONT ARCH CORRODED (HOLE)

Offside Front Inner SILL CORRODED ( HOLE)

Pass 22 Aug 2023 37,982 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 35,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower with attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower with attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower with attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower with attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 35,943 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower with attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower with attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower with attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower with attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 33,427 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 25,995 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition

both inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 19,817 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 19,817 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,772 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 19,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,096 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 19,096 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,394 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,101 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 18,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 11 Mar 2014 17,343 miles

both rear tyres worn 195/50/15

Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,185 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake disc's worn and corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,252 miles

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

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

front brake disc's worn and corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,933 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,495 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 7,190 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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E7 KEW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E7 KEW, 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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E7 KEW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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