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GD04 GJU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,250 mi
Last recorded83,250 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,250 miles

both outer sills rusting at rear

both rear wheel arches rusting

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,701 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 81,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,801 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,829 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sill has slight corrosion

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside has general surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2020 72,986 miles

Near side & off side rear lower sills corroded & rusty

Near side & off side rear tyres perished

Suspension & steering ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 22 May 2019 70,564 miles

Near side & off side front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished

Near side & off side rear lower sills corroded & rusty

Near side & off side rear tyres perished & cracking

Near side steering track rod end dust cover perished

Pass 24 May 2018 66,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight oil leak from back of gearbox

Pass 12 May 2017 61,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 55,600 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,649 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 51,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 45,114 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,659 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,659 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,545 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,674 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,813 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,816 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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GD04 GJU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GD04 GJU, 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 GD04 GJU registered?

GD04 GJU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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