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H749 KDY

2004 Mazda MX5

Green Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

210,790 mi
Last recorded210,790 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX598,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH749 KDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 210,790 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear outer wheel arch rusted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has been undersield

Fail 6 Aug 2025 210,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear outer wheel arch rusted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has been undersield

Pass 1 Jun 2022 209,393 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 204,673 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 197,545 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 183,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 166,901 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 149,319 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 142,039 miles

fuel filler flap does not open by flap release

Fail 10 Dec 2015 142,031 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top wishbone ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top wishbone ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel filler flap does not open by flap release

Pass 17 Nov 2014 141,022 miles

advise both front lower ball joints and track rod end gaitors perishing

advise both front tyres perishing

advise brakes,steering,suspension,exhaust and chassis components all corroding

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front seat belt fraying

Fail 15 Nov 2014 141,018 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise both front lower ball joints and track rod end gaitors perishing

advise both front tyres perishing

advise brakes,steering,suspension,exhaust and chassis components all corroding

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front seat belt fraying

Pass 22 Nov 2013 140,249 miles

advise all brake discs corroded.

advise both front lower ball joint dust covers perrished.

advise both track rod dust covers perrished.

advise oil leaks.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 139,358 miles

advise all brake discs corroded

advise both front suspension arm lower ball joint gaitors perished

advise both track rod ends,gaitors perished

advise head lamp beam images-patterns fading

advise oil leaks

advise rubber fuel pipe to filter perishing

advise wiper operation smeary and rubbers splitting

Fail 30 Oct 2012 139,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

advise both front wipers split and smearing screen.

advise front brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise stone chips front screen.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 132,749 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear brake pad friction plate adriff

Pass 19 Oct 2010 128,811 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 126,982 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 126,222 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front registration plate cracked

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 3 Oct 2007 124,122 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 120,363 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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H749 KDY is a 2004 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 98,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H749 KDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H749 KDY is a 2004 Mazda MX5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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