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WD04 KLC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,326 mi
Last recorded83,326 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 KLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 83,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under vehicle coted.

Pass 1 Dec 2024 72,769 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2024 72,769 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,230 miles

General suspension components corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2023 72,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

General suspension components corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2022 71,102 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 71,091 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

General suspension components corroded

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded and pitted

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,668 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear parts of both outer sills corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,909 miles

Offside front brake disc and both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,507 miles

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Offside front wiper worn

Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,527 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,028 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 66,022 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front inner brake pads look thin (recommend closer inspection

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,339 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,173 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2015 60,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,278 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,867 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,153 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,998 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,011 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,653 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 14,136 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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WD04 KLC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WD04 KLC, 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 WD04 KLC registered?

WD04 KLC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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