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K923 MCL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

222,921 mi
Last recorded222,921 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK923 MCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 222,921 miles

Vehicle heavily modified

Pass 2 Jun 2018 221,664 miles

Offside Front bucket seat and harness fiited

Pass 19 Jun 2017 216,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 208,594 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 208,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 208,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

car getting rusty underneath

Pass 10 Sep 2014 197,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car getting rusty underneath

Fail 10 Sep 2014 197,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car getting rusty underneath

Pass 2 Oct 2013 118,153 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 118,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 180,598 miles

wiper blades worn and slightly split

Fail 11 Jun 2012 180,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wiper blades worn and slightly split

Pass 10 Jun 2011 168,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner and outer sills corroded

slight wearin rear brake discs

Fail 10 Jun 2011 168,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner and outer sills corroded

slight wearin rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2010 154,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 139,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2009 139,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2008 120,807 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 120,807 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 103,664 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2007 103,664 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2006 94,930 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 80,546 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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K923 MCL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 K923 MCL, 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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K923 MCL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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