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HK04 KXC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,128 mi
Last recorded110,128 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 KXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 110,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb in halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill and 1/4 panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb in halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill and 1/4 panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Flat spots on both rear tyres

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,528 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear all suspension components corrosion but not considered excessive

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. 185/60r14

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 93,406 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear(D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear all suspension components corrosion but not considered excessive

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. 185/60r14

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,684 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 89,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,262 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

Nearside Rear brake pipe corrosion

body sills corrosion

body sills corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2017 71,262 miles

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

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre perished/cut sidewall

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

Nearside Rear brake pipe corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn close to limit/perished/bald tread edge

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre tread worn close to limit/perished

body sills corrosion

body sills corrosion

brake fluid level low

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,844 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,977 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear outersills corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,008 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,767 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,280 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,436 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,160 miles

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 KXC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KXC, 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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HK04 KXC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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