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K128 YOD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

213,728 mi
Last recorded213,728 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK128 YOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 213,728 miles

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

passenger seat removed

Pass 6 Nov 2021 211,322 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 209,452 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SMALL HOLE IN SILL ((MARKED IN CHALK)) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 186,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

corrosion underneath

Pass 2 May 2019 158,373 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steering/suspension ball joint dust covers deteriated

under body has rust

Fail 2 May 2019 158,373 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steering/suspension ball joint dust covers deteriated

under body has rust

Pass 5 Dec 2017 153,296 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 152,800 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 151,380 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 146,786 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 140,994 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 135,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 129,821 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 124,174 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 114,626 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 May 2009 114,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 100,607 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 92,025 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 92,025 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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K128 YOD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K128 YOD, 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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K128 YOD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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