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FT04 GZN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,726 mi
Last recorded72,726 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 GZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 72,726 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 71,094 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 65,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer BOTH SIDES sills slight corrosion

Whole underside of car and all components heavily under sealed and all visible brake pipes also coated in grease

Pass 10 May 2023 61,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 53,359 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 51,326 miles

Underside vehicle fully under sealed

Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,894 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,876 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 47,876 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,603 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,435 miles

exhaust has deteriorated but not blowing

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,711 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 43,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,351 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,177 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,314 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,100 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 12,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,937 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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FT04 GZN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FT04 GZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT04 GZN registered?

FT04 GZN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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The MOT history for FT04 GZN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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