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K831 EUX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,453 mi
Last recorded137,453 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK831 EUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 137,453 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 May 2015 137,142 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2014 136,129 miles

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

brake pipes are greased

Pass 8 May 2013 135,044 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 135,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2012 134,097 miles

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

front and centre(catalyst) exhaust sections becoming deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2010 132,536 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 131,572 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 131,572 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 130,273 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 126,980 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 126,980 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 123,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 123,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 112,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 99,923 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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K831 EUX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K831 EUX, 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 K831 EUX registered?

K831 EUX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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