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DG04 GMU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,340 mi
Last recorded62,340 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 GMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 62,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205/45 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 60,751 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shockers lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 60,700 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear inner sills have holes in them (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre close to legal limit + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills centre and front sections corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,801 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on front bottom arms cracking and torn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom arm bushes cracked and torn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,502 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,259 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,677 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 45,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,099 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,784 miles

Corrosion to front suspension wishbones

Corrosion to rear suspension wishbones

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

N/S front tyre cracked between treads and has uneven wear to edges

O/S front tyre cracked between treads

Some corrosion to all brake disc faces

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,697 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 34,697 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,156 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 19 Mar 2011 28,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 25,332 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,044 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 19,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,868 miles

both front discs on inner surface,outer edge showing surface corrosion

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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DG04 GMU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DG04 GMU, 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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DG04 GMU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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