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A11 GPA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,246 mi
Last recorded55,246 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 GPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 54,747 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 54,747 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 54,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer slll (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,364 miles

underside of vehicle wax oiled or similar product

Pass 1 Aug 2022 52,755 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 51,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 51,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 49,137 miles

offside front tyre outer edge wearing thin

Fail 1 May 2018 49,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre outer edge wearing thin

Fail 1 May 2018 49,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre outer edge wearing thin

Pass 10 May 2017 47,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 47,141 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing thin

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing thin

Pass 11 May 2015 46,033 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 46,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,475 miles

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,483 miles

front pads wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,420 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 41,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,986 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,316 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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A11 GPA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A11 GPA, 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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A11 GPA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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