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K820 URT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,428 mi
Last recorded141,428 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK820 URT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 141,428 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 139,521 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 139,521 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 138,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 134,634 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 134,634 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 130,232 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 125,252 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 125,252 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 118,304 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 106,378 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 106,378 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 93,852 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 89,269 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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K820 URT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K820 URT, 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 K820 URT registered?

K820 URT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is K820 URT safe to buy?

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