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K416 TLB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,822 mi
Last recorded153,822 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK416 TLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 153,822 miles

Corrosion to sill both sides lower

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

General corrosion to brake and suspensions components under vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2024 152,540 miles

Nearside CORROSION TO SILL.

Offside CORROSION TO SILL.

Pass 7 Jul 2023 152,534 miles

Nearside ADVISE REPAIRS TO OUTER SILL.CORROSION EVIDENT

Offside ADVISE REPAIRS TO OUTER SILL.CORROSION EVIDENT.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 152,002 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 151,575 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 151,574 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 149,563 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 149,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 146,038 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 142,277 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES ARE CRACKING ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 137,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 130,969 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 128,869 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 128,211 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2012 127,082 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 126,228 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

alldiscs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 124,684 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 122,703 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 121,365 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 119,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 119,841 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 116,642 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 113,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 113,221 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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K416 TLB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K416 TLB, 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 K416 TLB registered?

K416 TLB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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