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K202 CBA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,948 mi
Last recorded186,948 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK202 CBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 186,948 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 185,591 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 185,591 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 184,094 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2023 184,094 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 183,583 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 183,583 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 176,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ever wear all over everything (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 176,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ever wear all over everything (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 174,832 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

front pads wearing low

suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 174,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear sill corroded

front pads wearing low

suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 173,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 173,576 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 170,152 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 170,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 162,913 miles

Oil leak

power steering fluid leaking from resivior

power steerng rack damp

Fail 19 Aug 2013 162,913 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

power steering fluid leaking from resivior

power steerng rack damp

Pass 26 Jun 2012 156,638 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 148,507 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 137,796 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 137,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 129,471 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 126,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 119,960 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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K202 CBA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K202 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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K202 CBA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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