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K940 BWL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK940 BWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 136,050 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 133,651 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 132,681 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 131,329 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 128,955 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 128,302 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 125,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 122,020 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 119,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 113,579 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 102,925 miles

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

o/s/f position lamp intermitent working. also fog lamp rear

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,449 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,142 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 88,432 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 83,004 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 83,004 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,136 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 71,134 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 65,500 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K940 BWL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K940 BWL, 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 K940 BWL registered?

K940 BWL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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