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G182 YRJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,384 mi
Last recorded145,384 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG182 YRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 145,384 miles

all tyres are slightly cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2016 136,595 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 130,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 123,653 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Mar 2014 123,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 119,869 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 119,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 118,030 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 118,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 115,740 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 114,709 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 111,583 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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G182 YRJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G182 YRJ, 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 G182 YRJ registered?

G182 YRJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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