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GD04 GHY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,531 mi
Last recorded112,531 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 GHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 112,531 miles

corrosion on all wheel arches

corrosion on n/s/f inner wing

corrosion on outer and inner sills

Fail 29 Nov 2021 112,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on all wheel arches

corrosion on n/s/f inner wing

corrosion on outer and inner sills

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,460 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on outer and inner sills

Fail 23 Oct 2020 100,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on outer and inner sills

Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,425 miles

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,147 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,616 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 81,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,881 miles

brake pipe and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,619 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,725 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,285 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 71,279 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,350 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 67,350 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,814 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,134 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,377 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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GD04 GHY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD04 GHY, 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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GD04 GHY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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