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FY04 KOW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,085 mi
Last recorded76,085 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 KOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,085 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2010 58,407 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 39,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 39,220 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 28,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged, plat still secure and visible.

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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FY04 KOW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY04 KOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY04 KOW registered?

FY04 KOW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for FY04 KOW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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