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K523 CNF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,623 mi
Last recorded192,623 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK523 CNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 192,623 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 192,623 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury interior dash (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 190,555 miles

All 4 tyres cracking/perishing but not exposing cords

Body has slight corrosion Located on rear edges of sills/quarter panels (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 190,555 miles

All 4 tyres cracking/perishing but not exposing cords

Body has slight corrosion Located on rear edges of sills/quarter panels (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 190,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 184,397 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 167,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 167,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both N/S & O/S Headlamp aims poor

Pass 4 Dec 2012 159,082 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 145,909 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 145,695 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Disc Is Badly Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,785 miles

Nearside Front Caliper Is Sticking Slightly.

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 127,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Caliper Is Sticking Slightly.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 107,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 107,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 85,413 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,197 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 67,305 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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K523 CNF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K523 CNF, 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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K523 CNF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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