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G143 WKL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,568 mi
Last recorded97,568 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 WKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 97,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 96,771 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,216 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,347 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 92,347 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,480 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,910 miles

Front N/S O/S LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,137 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,262 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 83,262 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,720 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,178 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER RACK JOINT

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 5 Dec 2014 77,115 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 75,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,846 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,803 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,640 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,347 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 67,619 miles

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

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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G143 WKL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G143 WKL, 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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G143 WKL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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