MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
osr brake pads getting low
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
osr brake pads getting low
osr brake pads wearing low
play in both inner steering rack joints
front brakes have slight imbalance
ns track rod end rubber perished
nsf brake has slight bind
os track rod end rubber perished
osr brake pads getting low
slight imbalance on front brakes
nsf brake binding
osr brake pads worn low
off side rack end has slight play
nsf brake binding slightly
nsr brake disc corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
nsf brake binding slightly
nsr brake disc corroded
rear brake pads wearing thin
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
rear brake pads wearing thin
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K153 TLB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 K153 TLB, 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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How do I check the history of K153 TLB?
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What year was K153 TLB registered?
K153 TLB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2004.
Is K153 TLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for K153 TLB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does K153 TLB have outstanding finance?
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