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RA04 KWE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,332 mi
Last recorded86,332 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 KWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 86,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 81,643 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 79,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,789 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 71,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,708 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 68,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2017 67,012 miles

rear service and parking brake passed on limit-parking brake has slight travel-o/s/f tyre outer edge slightly cracked-x2 rear tyres wearing low-n/s/f tyre wearing low and outer edge cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2015 61,282 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,902 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,103 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 45,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,262 miles

front pads look low

Pass 20 May 2010 40,901 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 35,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,846 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 21,330 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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RA04 KWE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RA04 KWE, 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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RA04 KWE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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