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WJ04 KLV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

60,385 mi
Last recorded60,385 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 KLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 60,385 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 60,385 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 56,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 55,290 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2024 55,290 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,054 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2023 55,054 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,042 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2022 54,042 miles

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

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

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2021 53,686 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 53,686 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 53,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,634 miles

All underbody suspension components corroded but not weakened.

N/S sill end corroded.

O/S rear tyre slightly deteriorated on inner side-wall.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 52,634 miles

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

All underbody suspension components corroded but not weakened.

N/S sill end corroded.

O/S rear tyre slightly deteriorated on inner side-wall.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,008 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 52,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear sill outer skin. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,279 miles

O/S and N/S rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 51,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S and N/S rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer skin (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 49,629 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer skin (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 48,716 miles

o/s sill slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 48,716 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,564 miles

slight corrossion to o/s outer sill

Fail 2 Apr 2014 46,553 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrossion to o/s outer sill

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,214 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 24 Mar 2009 35,949 miles

both front tyres on approx. 2.5mm

Fail 23 Mar 2009 35,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres on approx. 2.5mm

strong advise offside rear tyre on the 1.6mm limit

Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,795 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 26,368 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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WJ04 KLV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 WJ04 KLV, 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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WJ04 KLV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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