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K274 SAF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

127,851 mi
Last recorded127,851 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK274 SAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 127,851 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 127,849 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 127,305 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 125,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 123,825 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 123,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 123,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 122,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 120,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 119,466 miles

slight imballance on front brakes

slight play in drivers steering rack end

Pass 8 Mar 2013 117,919 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 117,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 115,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 113,314 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 113,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 109,522 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2009 106,683 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 101,295 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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K274 SAF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 K274 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 K274 SAF registered?

K274 SAF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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