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K509 TLB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,517 mi
Last recorded128,517 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK509 TLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 128,517 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 127,694 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 127,138 miles

Nearside Front RACK MOUNTING DAMAGED

Fail 7 Dec 2021 127,137 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front RACK MOUNTING DAMAGED

Pass 10 Sep 2016 125,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 119,256 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 115,646 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside steering rack mounting point bent

Pass 30 Sep 2014 115,646 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside steering rack mounting point bent

Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,510 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 98,703 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,139 miles

fuel and injector cleaner added

radiator leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2010 97,684 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 97,190 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 96,532 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 95,721 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 95,721 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 94,913 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 94,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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K509 TLB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K509 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 K509 TLB registered?

K509 TLB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is K509 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K509 TLB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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