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G338 MUX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,364 mi
Last recorded146,364 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG338 MUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 146,364 miles

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

all the underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 15 Aug 2025 146,364 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

all the underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 18 Apr 2024 135,638 miles

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 131,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 131,004 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 131,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 129,912 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 129,912 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 125,020 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed underneath not allowing full inspection of underbody components.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 123,434 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure and all testable items underneath have been painted over

Pass 26 Aug 2016 121,455 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 121,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 119,042 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 115,923 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 Apr 2013 115,923 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Apr 2012 112,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 111,347 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 110,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 109,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 105,294 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 98,601 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 88,375 miles

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)

front off side top ball joint boot insecure

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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G338 MUX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G338 MUX, 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 G338 MUX registered?

G338 MUX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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