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K162 EMO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,885 mi
Last recorded86,885 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK162 EMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 86,885 miles

all tyres slight cracking

Pass 18 May 2017 85,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2017 85,829 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,722 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,344 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 84,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 83,957 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,575 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 82,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 79,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,855 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 77,834 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,569 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,458 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,224 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,027 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 63,037 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 57,798 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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K162 EMO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K162 EMO, 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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K162 EMO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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