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K474 LUA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,063 mi
Last recorded147,063 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK474 LUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 147,063 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 147,060 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 146,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has corrosion hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded right to left brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill has rust hole

front to rear fuel pipe rusted not not leaking

high level not working but unplugged

Pass 25 Jun 2015 142,394 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear sills

Pass 28 Aug 2014 140,044 miles

off side rear outer sill weak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 135,020 miles

both lower ball joint covers split

near side front tyre bold on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

off side outer sill weak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 135,015 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both lower ball joint covers split

near side front tyre bold on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

off side outer sill weak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 131,963 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 129,035 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

centre stop light dim

drivers side washer low

near side handbrake effort slightly low

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2010 126,452 miles

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

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

slight wear on rear discs

Pass 15 Jul 2009 123,127 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 123,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 120,409 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 115,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 113,408 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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K474 LUA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 K474 LUA, 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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K474 LUA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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