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K145 AHG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,172 mi
Last recorded139,172 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK145 AHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 139,172 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 139,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ALL TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front WHEEL MISALIGNED STRONGLY ADVISE

Pass 11 Jun 2015 136,574 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 134,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

rear diff carrier brace bars not bolted to floor

Fail 20 May 2014 134,475 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

rear diff carrier brace bars not bolted to floor

Pass 27 Nov 2009 133,550 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 133,550 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 133,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 126,235 miles

fog light dim

front reg plateheld on by zip ties but secure

no covers on flip up hesdlights

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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K145 AHG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K145 AHG, 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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K145 AHG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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