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K846 JAR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,683 mi
Last recorded165,683 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK846 JAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 165,683 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 165,678 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no popping up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not popping up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 165,304 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co reading too high 2.47 percent (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor within 30cm of a pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat,center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 156,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes slightly scaly (1.1.11 (c))

residue of fluid detected at steering rack - no leaks visible

Pass 2 Aug 2023 149,969 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 149,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Co 6.13 Lambda 0.849 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished and leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 143,391 miles

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Sep 2014 137,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 137,077 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 130,730 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 127,107 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 127,107 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 125,288 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 121,673 miles

advisory from previous test

Fail 8 Apr 2010 121,671 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 118,450 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 118,449 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 113,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 109,835 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 102,077 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 101,651 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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K846 JAR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K846 JAR, 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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K846 JAR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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