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K241 SAF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,828 mi
Last recorded119,828 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK241 SAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 119,828 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 119,828 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,275 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise center brake light not working

advise long hand brake travel

Pass 10 Jan 2009 96,698 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 96,698 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,719 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 86,719 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 85,408 miles

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

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

engine light on

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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K241 SAF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K241 SAF, 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 K241 SAF registered?

K241 SAF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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