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K764 BWL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

176,004 mi
Last recorded176,004 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK764 BWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 176,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 171,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 167,866 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 165,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 163,918 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under chassis corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 163,905 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under chassis corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 162,198 miles

Rear Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Rear sub-frame and components corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 162,198 miles

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

Rear Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Rear sub-frame and components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 158,680 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 158,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 152,341 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 146,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

all main suspension components lightly corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2017 146,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

all main suspension components lightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 144,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

foot and handbrake efficiency poor only just passed

nearside front caliper sticking slightly

offside front and both rear springs heavily corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 144,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front caliper sticking slightly

offside front and both rear springs heavily corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 142,158 miles

Offside Front tyre - inner s/wall cracks

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 142,158 miles

Offside Front tyre - inner s/wall cracks

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 139,649 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs pitted, rear a/roll links- bushes split, rear tyres near limit.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 135,753 miles

rear brake discs pitted, rear numberplate starting to delaminate.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 131,127 miles

rear brake discs pitted, o.s. reverse light inop.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 131,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs pitted, o.s. reverse light inop.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 123,143 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 121,121 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 121,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 119,309 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 116,480 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 113,290 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 108,557 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 105,949 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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K764 BWL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K764 BWL, 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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K764 BWL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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