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WL04 KOH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,919 mi
Last recorded58,919 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 KOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,919 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,909 miles

various areas underside of vehicle including suspension arms are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 58,818 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 58,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 58,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,129 miles

Some under body suspension components rusty.

Fail 28 Jun 2018 58,129 miles

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

Some under body suspension components rusty.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded supply (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust getting poor on joint

all four tyres getting perished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,055 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Jun 2016 57,053 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside edge (3.5.1i)

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,622 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 54,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,244 miles

front number plate damaged

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,308 miles

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

chips screen

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,878 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WL04 KOH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WL04 KOH, 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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WL04 KOH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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