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DG54 GKU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,030 mi
Last recorded96,030 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 GKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 96,030 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corrosion holed close to top arm front bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corrosion close to top arm front bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 89,503 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 89,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 89,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILLS /INNER +OUTER (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL INNER/OUTER+FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WINGS/SUPPORT PANELS O/S AND N/S FRONT+FLOOR AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 80,722 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferule corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferule corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion present from front to rear

Fail 30 Aug 2018 73,638 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both of (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferule corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferule corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion present from front to rear

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 70,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,571 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 62,571 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,530 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,220 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,463 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,622 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 Aug 2009 18,675 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 9 Sep 2008 16,541 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,011 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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DG54 GKU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG54 GKU, 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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DG54 GKU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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