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X22 MKY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,183 mi
Last recorded125,183 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX22 MKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 125,183 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 125,138 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 124,777 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody has surface corrosion

Underseal covering welding repairs on wheel arches

Fail 26 Jun 2024 124,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2023 118,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 118,656 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,151 miles

All suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2022 117,151 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

All suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oily

exhaust system corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2020 113,186 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel all service brakes (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oily

exhaust system corroding

Pass 29 May 2019 106,368 miles

Front sill area's corroded

Most of the rear suspension bushes are perished

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody in several area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2019 106,368 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under tension test (7.1.2 (d))

Front sill area's corroded

Most of the rear suspension bushes are perished

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody in several area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 101,218 miles

Emissions only just passed car running rough / misfire ?

Oil leak ()

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

surface corrosion all over under side of car and on sills

Fail 10 May 2018 101,218 miles

Emissions only just passed car running rough / misfire ?

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

surface corrosion all over under side of car and on sills

Pass 2 May 2017 100,651 miles

Car running rough, fuel level low

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear wheel arch and arch inners (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs rusty and rear brakes poor (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2017 100,651 miles

Car running rough, fuel level low

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear wheel arch and arch inners (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs rusty and rear brakes poor (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 99,710 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s/r brake discs surfaces corroded

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2016 99,710 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis and within anti roll bar bracket mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis and within anti roll bar bracket mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear and o/s/r brake discs surfaces corroded

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 95,972 miles

Engine Oil level below minimum - Topped up

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2014 91,996 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,648 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 88,648 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,881 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 57,803 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 23 Apr 2010 43,597 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 43,597 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 31,189 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 31,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 2 Apr 2008 18,619 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,127 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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X22 MKY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X22 MKY, 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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X22 MKY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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