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K446 YOD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

153,377 mi
Last recorded153,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK446 YOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 153,377 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 152,380 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 152,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 150,349 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 150,349 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 148,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 146,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight eng oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle has low service brake effort

Pass 21 Jul 2021 143,663 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 143,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 141,807 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 141,807 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2018 138,511 miles

both front tyres void of tread on inside edge

Fail 25 Aug 2018 138,511 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres void of tread on inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2017 135,668 miles

Front both tyre treads scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 133,351 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 131,960 miles

Front both tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 127,146 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 126,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 126,190 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 126,190 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

coolant level low

Pass 24 Feb 2011 124,007 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 124,007 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 120,581 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 117,163 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 114,123 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 109,588 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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K446 YOD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K446 YOD, 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 K446 YOD registered?

K446 YOD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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