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K791 BWL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,646 mi
Last recorded117,646 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK791 BWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 117,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 116,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 116,111 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,697 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 114,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 113,618 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 113,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 113,322 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 112,898 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,075 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 109,459 miles

os/ns rear tyres showing age cracks on side walls.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 108,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 107,107 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Apr 2006 101,867 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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K791 BWL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K791 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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K791 BWL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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