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K53 JHL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,522 mi
Last recorded128,522 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK53 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 128,522 miles

Nearside mirror missing

sill corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 122,048 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 112,942 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 97,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,064 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,064 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 80,296 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 80,296 miles

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

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

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,579 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 663,612 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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K53 JHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K53 JHL, 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 K53 JHL registered?

K53 JHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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