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K226 SWP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,127 mi
Last recorded164,127 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 164,127 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 159,668 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 151,823 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 151,822 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 151,074 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 151,074 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 151,056 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 150,592 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 149,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 147,818 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 147,080 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 145,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 145,122 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 137,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 133,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 128,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 122,840 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 118,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 113,174 miles

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 113,174 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 106,677 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 100,278 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 100,278 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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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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