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HW04 KNG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,866 mi
Last recorded83,866 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 KNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 83,866 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension corroded

offside rear handbrake effort low

rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 83,863 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH front (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working BOTH front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 79,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under car surface slight corrosion(front and rear suspensions components, sill both sides )

Fail 20 Sep 2023 68,047 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under car surface slight corrosion(front and rear suspensions components, sill both sides )

Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,575 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 62,889 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort n/s front brake200/250 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,826 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter small holed

both headlamp outer lenses hazed

corrosion to inner face of rear brake discs

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner lower wheel arch sill end cap areas

Fail 11 Sep 2020 60,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter small holed

both headlamp outer lenses hazed

corrosion to inner face of rear brake discs

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner lower wheel arch sill end cap areas

Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,904 miles

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE JUST MET REQUIRED READING

Pass 1 Nov 2018 57,744 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,740 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 57,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,241 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,422 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,499 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,117 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 26 Jun 2008 22,428 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,298 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 15,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HW04 KNG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HW04 KNG, 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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HW04 KNG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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