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SJ04 KTP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,648 mi
Last recorded65,648 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 KTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 65,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 65,107 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 65,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,361 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,832 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 62,832 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,468 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 59,449 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,889 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,370 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,802 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,121 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,911 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 24,032 miles

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

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

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

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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SJ04 KTP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SJ04 KTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ04 KTP registered?

SJ04 KTP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is SJ04 KTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ04 KTP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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