MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Cracked ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Cracked ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both Front wipers slightly streaky, OSF Wiper blade split
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions struggled to bring CO2 within limits
Fuel cap seal starting to crack
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front tyre has slight kerb scrubbing to outer sidewall
Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leak present on vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Both Front wipers slightly streaky, OSF Wiper blade split
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions struggled to bring CO2 within limits
Fuel cap seal starting to crack
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front tyre has slight kerb scrubbing to outer sidewall
Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leak present on vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both Front Droplink Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S/R Number Plate Light Inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S/F Shocker Blown (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both Front Shock Absorber Bushes Torn And Collapsed (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front Bottom Arm Ball Joint Dust Covers Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Upper Wishbone Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/R Inner Arch Corroded Through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/R Inner Sill Corroded Through (Underside) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R Inner Arch Corroded Through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions Struggled To Bring CO2 Within Limits
O/S/F Wiper Split
Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy Oil Leak Present On Vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F Upper Wishbone Ball Joint Dust Cover Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Tyre Sidewall Perished (Kerb Rash) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
N/s/r parking brake needs attention
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K226 SWP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 K226 SWP, 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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K226 SWP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.
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