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K31 TWG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,445 mi
Last recorded73,445 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 TWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 73,445 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Underseal all over

Pass 19 May 2025 72,057 miles

Coolant leak from bottom hose area ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/ chassis area near front anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavily coated in black underseal

Fail 13 May 2025 72,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch/ chassis area near front anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from bottom hose area ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/ chassis area near front anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavily coated in black underseal

Fail 16 Aug 2024 72,052 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near roll bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near roll bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

been heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,864 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

subframes suspension arms floors etc all corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2019 71,122 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,471 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 70,400 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills/floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 69,621 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 67,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres are deteriorated and cracked

Pass 18 May 2015 62,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,166 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 60,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear outer sill, slightly corroded

offside rear outer sill, slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,662 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear outer sill, slightly corroded

offside rear outer sill, slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 54,877 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 54,877 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,825 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2012 53,364 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,777 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,003 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,224 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,245 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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K31 TWG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K31 TWG, 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 K31 TWG registered?

K31 TWG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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