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K801 EJM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,976 mi
Last recorded176,976 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK801 EJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 176,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 176,976 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 176,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 176,372 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 176,372 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 171,794 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 171,792 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 169,302 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 169,269 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 169,269 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 166,624 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 159,556 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 154,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 149,029 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 143,017 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 133,146 miles

upper ball joint rubber split

Pass 10 Feb 2010 123,052 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 123,047 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 106,914 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 106,914 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 92,678 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 88,621 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 83,492 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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K801 EJM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 K801 EJM, 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 K801 EJM registered?

K801 EJM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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