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G197 OKY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,755 mi
Last recorded140,755 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 OKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 140,755 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 140,743 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 138,665 miles

surface rust on suspension and brake components

Pass 19 Oct 2022 168,102 miles

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

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

surface rust on suspension/brake components/chassis been standing

Pass 20 Oct 2021 166,607 miles

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

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

surface rust on suspension/brake components been standing for a while

Pass 26 Oct 2020 165,436 miles

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

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

light surface rust on suspension/brake components been standing for a while

Fail 26 Oct 2020 165,436 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))

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

light surface rust on suspension/brake components been standing for a while

Pass 28 May 2019 163,127 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 167,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 162,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 160,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 159,726 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 159,109 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 157,923 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 157,841 miles

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

damage noted to nearside front inner wheel arch and wing

exhaust system non standard

Fail 21 Sep 2012 157,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

damage noted to nearside front inner wheel arch and wing

exhaust system non standard

Pass 7 Jul 2011 154,737 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 154,717 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2008 151,803 miles

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

Offside chassis damaged.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 125,755 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 125,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2006 96,187 miles

o/s ball joint rubber split

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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G197 OKY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G197 OKY, 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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G197 OKY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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