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K140 CBA

2004 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,300 mi
Last recorded60,300 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK140 CBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 60,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 60,293 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 60,222 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 56,213 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 56,211 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,272 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,228 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 51,390 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges or likely to become loose

Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,848 miles

nsf brake pipe slight corrosion

osr brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2015 109,825 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

nsf brake pipe slight corrosion

osr brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2012 106,970 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 106,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 92,169 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,335 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 72,305 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,141 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,889 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2006 48,181 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 48,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 48,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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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K140 CBA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K140 CBA, 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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K140 CBA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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