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CK04 BKD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,213 mi
Last recorded131,213 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 BKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2021 131,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2020 127,044 miles

Front and rear suspension arms and sub frames heavily coated in paint, not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 122,109 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all front and rear suspension components corroded and heavily under sealed

heavily under sealed through out underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2018 116,539 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 116,539 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 112,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,760 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 109,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 108,272 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 108,270 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2014 103,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2013 96,382 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 96,382 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,533 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,074 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 69,074 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,179 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,390 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 59,917 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 39,701 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CK04 BKD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CK04 BKD, 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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CK04 BKD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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