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K66 GAB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,368 mi
Last recorded117,368 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 GAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 117,368 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 117,368 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,056 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 115,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,860 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 111,642 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 111,642 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,242 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 105,029 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 101,108 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 101,108 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2008 94,091 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 87,962 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 87,962 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 81,733 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 76,087 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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K66 GAB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K66 GAB, 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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K66 GAB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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