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GC04 GGC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,040 mi
Last recorded86,040 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC04 GGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,040 miles

Offside Front back plate corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 86,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front back plate corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 83,285 miles

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

Nearside rear boot floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2018 83,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle, offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear boot floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake slightly sticking.

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 82,584 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

both rear sills coroded

handbrake requires adjusting

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 82,584 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

both rear sills coroded

handbrake requires adjusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,067 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,880 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 70,880 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,958 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 57,131 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,131 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,547 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 41,546 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,695 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,833 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split on tread

Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,214 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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GC04 GGC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GC04 GGC, 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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GC04 GGC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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