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K540 LUA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,635 mi
Last recorded55,635 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 LUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 55,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 55,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,310 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 54,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 54,811 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 53,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 53,495 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 53,214 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 23 May 2017 52,909 miles

Front off side brake slightly binding

Pass 31 May 2016 52,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,279 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,125 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 52,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

N/S/R brake has minor binding.

N/S/R outer brake pad sepperating from backing.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs, outer surfaces in poor condition.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 51,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,194 miles

front tyres cracking in threads

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,917 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 49,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

discs rusty been stood 5 months

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,781 miles

n/s front and o/s rear tyres cracking inside walls

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,803 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking inner edge

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,803 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking inner edge

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 67,197 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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K540 LUA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K540 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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K540 LUA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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