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K370 OFM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,288 mi
Last recorded173,288 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK370 OFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 173,288 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 168,899 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 162,252 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 162,247 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 154,319 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated HANDBRAKE LEVER GRIP INSECURE (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 154,310 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding binding during free wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT OPERATES WHEN REAR FOG LIGHT IS SWITCHED ON (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated HANDBRAKE LEVER GRIP INSECURE (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 148,083 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 148,083 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 127,507 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 125,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 125,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 124,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 122,880 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,672 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012
Fail 18 Apr 2012 121,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 121,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 117,992 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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K370 OFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K370 OFM, 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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K370 OFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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