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K822 CDW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,383 mi
Last recorded167,383 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK822 CDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 167,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 165,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 158,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 158,499 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 152,510 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 148,902 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 148,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working WIRING AND BULB (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 145,861 miles

Some brake pipes greased.

Pass 17 May 2018 145,475 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak, ()

surface corrosion on underside,

Pass 4 Apr 2017 145,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low through wheel, (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 145,256 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low through wheel, (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 144,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

reverse lamps not working

Fail 4 Apr 2016 144,721 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 18 Mar 2015 144,287 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 143,629 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 142,244 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 140,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 138,297 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven close to limit

Fail 4 Aug 2010 138,296 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2009 136,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 134,387 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 126,295 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 115,161 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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K822 CDW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K822 CDW, 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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K822 CDW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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