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FH04 KLK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,046 mi
Last recorded79,046 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 KLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 79,046 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 73,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 69,248 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 69,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 64,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 60,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,139 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,055 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,412 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 55,412 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 44,098 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 42,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,965 miles

inner edge of o/s front tyre tread getting worn

outer edge of o/s front tyre tread getting worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,355 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 26,456 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

inner edge of o/s rear tyre well worn

outer edge of n/s front tyre well worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,456 miles

inner edge of o/s rear tyre well worn

outer edge of n/s front tyre well worn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,483 miles

ADVISE EXCESS TRAVEL ON H/BRAKE

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,682 miles

ADVISE PART OF TREAD GETTING LOW ON BOTH REAR TYRES

Fail 27 Jun 2007 19,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE PART OF TREAD GETTING WELL WORN ON BOTH FRONT TYRES [185 60 R 14 82V

Offside 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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FH04 KLK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH04 KLK, 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 FH04 KLK registered?

FH04 KLK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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