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K430 DPY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,334 mi
Last recorded67,334 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK430 DPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 67,334 miles

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 66,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 66,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,268 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 66,268 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

Steering locking device missing nearside upper ball joint. (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,668 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 65,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 64,901 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 64,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 64,304 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 64,303 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

complete underside& suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,102 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,093 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened Underseal covering partial area of brake flexi hose (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened Underseal covering a partial area of flexi pipe (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Slight damage to inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,647 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes greasd

Fail 4 Jul 2014 61,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2014 61,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 59,532 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,771 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,771 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 53,731 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,637 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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K430 DPY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K430 DPY, 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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K430 DPY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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