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G209 OKY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

155,816 mi
Last recorded155,816 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG209 OKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 155,816 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 152,883 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 150,280 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 150,277 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 147,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,989 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 141,382 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 137,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete under side & all suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 12 Dec 2018 133,158 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 133,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 133,120 miles

extensive surface to front and rear suspension assemblies.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 132,618 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 132,119 miles

extensive underside corrosion

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 132,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

extensive underside corrosion

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 131,612 miles

brake pipes at rear corroded

n/s top and bottom ball joint rubbers detioriated

o/s bottom ball joint rubber detioriated

power steering pipes corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2014 131,055 miles

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

o/s and n/s chasis damaged

underside corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2014 131,055 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s and n/s chasis damaged

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 130,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 130,235 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 129,121 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 129,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 128,244 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 25 Jul 2008 126,179 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 126,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 126,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both headlights blue tint

both rear brake disks corroded. BORDERLINE

brake fluid level low

front brakes fluctuating NS 20% OS 10%

front tyres worn inner edges

nearside front brake sticking

nearside wiper smearing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 122,865 miles

none standard exhaust system fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 121,322 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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G209 OKY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G209 OKY, 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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G209 OKY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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