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H152 KMJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,380 mi
Last recorded127,380 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH152 KMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 127,380 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 127,380 miles

suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 126,700 miles

Surface corrosion to suspension components and rear inner sills

Fail 18 Jul 2023 126,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to suspension components and rear inner sills

Pass 7 Dec 2021 126,643 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 125,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 125,306 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 125,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 124,282 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 124,263 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,930 miles

Rear both brake disc's pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 123,616 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 122,975 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 122,367 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 121,109 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 121,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,741 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 119,740 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 116,198 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s sill starting to corrode

Fail 12 Feb 2011 116,198 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre brake light is now fog light

cuts in off side and near side rear rear tyre tread

front and rear suspension prats rusty

near side front tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 24 Feb 2010 109,972 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

cuts in off side and near side rear rear tyre tread

front and rear suspension prats rusty

near side front tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2009 104,168 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/f slight bind

Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 93,109 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 93,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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H152 KMJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H152 KMJ, 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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H152 KMJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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