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2004 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration KB53UPR
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expires 14 Aug 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,726 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2026 15 Aug 20254 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 103,708 MI
4 Aug 20252 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,934 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Underside Corroded Front and Rear
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,269 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- general underside corrosion
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
19 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- general underside corrosion
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,462 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021 21 Aug 202014 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
1 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,166 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- exhaust system corroded
- both front upper and lower suspension arm ball joint gaitors slightly deteriorated
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes in to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- body has slight corrosion
30 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting point for anti roll bar bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting point for anti roll bar bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes in to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- body has slight corrosion
- both front upper and lower suspension arm ball joint gaitors slightly deteriorated
- exhaust system corroded
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,311 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019 13 Aug 201811 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion both lower (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,004 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,602 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2017 13 Apr 201626 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,651 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016 26 Mar 20159 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,903 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015 9 Apr 201426 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,169 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014 26 Mar 201326 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,432 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2013 3 Apr 201213 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,959 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2012 13 Apr 201115 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,771 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,167 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
17 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,343 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2009 17 Apr 200817 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,343 MI
17 Apr 200822 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,318 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2008 22 Mar 200711 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,303 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2007 11 Dec 2006You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
KB53UPR was registered on 2004-02-10
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