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K400 KLJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,132 mi
Last recorded50,132 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 KLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 50,132 miles

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

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

under body is corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 49,050 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 48,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 47,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 46,414 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,225 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,765 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,047 miles

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

parking brake just meet requirments

Pass 11 May 2015 42,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 42,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,974 miles

front brake discs corroded + brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,871 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,708 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,938 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,458 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,890 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,413 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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K400 KLJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K400 KLJ, 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 K400 KLJ registered?

K400 KLJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is K400 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K400 KLJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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