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K328 EJM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

261,704 mi
Last recorded261,704 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK328 EJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 261,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 257,826 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 253,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

whole underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 May 2022 248,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 248,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 246,144 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 244,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 244,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 242,046 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 236,991 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 229,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 215,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 202,371 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 180,849 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 164,484 miles

all tyres are heavily worn on the inner edges. They are stepped treads but are very close to the limits of wear

front plate is quite small. This car is an import though and it is still readable from a distance

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

windowscreen wipers appear to be a little slow in operation

Fail 25 Oct 2010 163,889 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres are heavily worn on the inner edges. They are stepped treads but are very close to the limits of wear

front plate is quite small. This car is an import though and it is still readable from a distance

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

windowscreen wipers appear to be a little slow in operation

Pass 2 Nov 2009 151,201 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 141,192 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 141,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to chassis rails

Pass 1 Dec 2007 137,748 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2006 133,557 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 127,050 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 127,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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K328 EJM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K328 EJM, 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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K328 EJM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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