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FM04 GZL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,685 mi
Last recorded54,685 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 GZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 54,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced INNER WING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER AND UNDER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 52,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 51,468 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,817 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 48,813 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 47,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,489 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 43,116 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,231 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,226 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,418 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,036 miles

both rear tyres cracked in treads

nearside rear tyre is cut on inner sidewall, no cords visble

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,999 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,763 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,027 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,064 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,046 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 16,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,054 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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FM04 GZL 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 FM04 GZL, 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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What year was FM04 GZL registered?

FM04 GZL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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