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G708 UMW

2004 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

115,119 mi
Last recorded115,119 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG708 UMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 115,119 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,157 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 111,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 109,849 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 116,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,860 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 99,459 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 99,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 96,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt detoriated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt damaged (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 96,690 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working bulb gone (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable not attached (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt detoriated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt damaged (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 94,545 miles

Ball joint gaiters are perishing.

Front tyres are wearing unevenly.

O/s handbrake is not as good n/s.

Oil on underside.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 92,505 miles

Ball joint gaiters are perishing.

O/s rear brake pads look very low.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,505 miles

Ball joint gaiters are perishing.

O/s rear brake pads look very low.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,387 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 91,386 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,199 miles

All ball joint & track rod end gaiters are perishing.

N/s rear indicator is losing amber colouration.

O/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Some play in top of steering column.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 90,199 miles

All ball joint & track rod end gaiters are perishing.

N/s rear indicator is losing amber colouration.

O/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Some play in top of steering column.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,138 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 89,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 88,086 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 88,086 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,661 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 86,661 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 84,073 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 77,498 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 77,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

very little reserve lever travel

Fail 22 Sep 2006 77,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Mar 2006 76,272 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 76,272 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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G708 UMW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 G708 UMW, 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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G708 UMW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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