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K7 GTN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,972 mi
Last recorded92,972 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 GTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2021 92,972 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 91,517 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 87,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,650 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,768 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

surface underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2015 66,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

surface underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2015 552,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 55,155 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,567 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,710 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,645 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars/ front tyres cracked and perished on side walls

Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,634 miles

rear disc pads 50% worn

rear tyres starting to split in tread no cords visable at time of test

Fail 22 Nov 2010 34,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear disc pads 50% worn

rear tyres starting to split in tread no cords visable at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,392 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 30,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,300 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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K7 GTN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K7 GTN, 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 K7 GTN registered?

K7 GTN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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