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GD04 GJV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,030 mi
Last recorded110,030 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 110,030 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 109,989 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,244 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 107,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,790 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,508 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,587 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,455 miles

rear brake discs corroding

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,832 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 77,832 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,773 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,287 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,986 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 39,935 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,200 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 29,200 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,064 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 GJV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJV, 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 GJV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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