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K4 CAO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,011 mi
Last recorded35,011 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 CAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 35,011 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion present cross all front and rear suspension units

Pass 28 Aug 2024 34,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion present across all front and rear suspension in line with vehicle age

Pass 4 Sep 2023 33,805 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 30,830 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 30,830 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 27,268 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 27,268 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,593 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 26,593 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 25,494 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 25,494 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,130 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 23,165 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,401 miles

Both rear tyres are fatigued & have splits

Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,408 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,962 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 17,250 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,335 miles

corosion on underside and susp/parts

long travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,901 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,568 miles

light corosion on front susp/arms

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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K4 CAO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K4 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K4 CAO registered?

K4 CAO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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The MOT history for K4 CAO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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