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EF53 GKP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,362 mi
Last recorded83,362 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 83,362 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 82,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 81,832 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 79,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 77,283 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 73,791 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 71,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,046 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,492 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,137 miles

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

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 24 Apr 2015 55,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,620 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 47,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,150 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,040 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,982 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 20,035 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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EF53 GKP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF53 GKP, 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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EF53 GKP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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