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HK04 KWX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,489 mi
Last recorded100,489 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 KWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 100,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 95,064 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,931 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,492 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,153 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,098 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,004 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 80,000 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,208 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 79,187 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,731 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,276 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to body underside

Fail 13 Sep 2016 77,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to body underside

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 9 Sep 2014 74,276 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,826 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,020 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,445 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 39,071 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HK04 KWX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HK04 KWX, 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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What year was HK04 KWX registered?

HK04 KWX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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