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K153 TLB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,120 mi
Last recorded119,120 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK153 TLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 119,120 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 159,119 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 159,045 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 158,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 158,643 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 158,406 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 157,888 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 157,808 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 157,611 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2018 157,176 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2017 156,766 miles

osr brake pads wearing low

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 19 Jul 2016 156,093 miles

front brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 6 Jul 2015 155,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 155,908 miles

nsf brake binding

osr brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 154,727 miles

off side rack end has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2012 154,321 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 154,317 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 154,171 miles

nsf brake binding slightly

nsr brake disc corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2010 154,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

nsf brake binding slightly

nsr brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 153,920 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 153,476 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 4 Jan 2008 153,476 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Jan 2007 152,798 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 151,691 miles

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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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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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.

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