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GD04 GTY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,375 mi
Last recorded135,375 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 GTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 135,375 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 132,062 miles

Both inner and outer sill showing light corrosion

Tyre valves perished on stems

Fail 7 Aug 2018 132,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both inner and outer sill showing light corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre valves perished on stems

Pass 17 Jul 2017 125,163 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 123,164 miles

all discs are pitted but not considered excessive

nearside rear light lense cracked and repaired with black tape but lights still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 22 Jun 2015 113,988 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 113,988 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 103,814 miles

both wiper blades split and starting to smear.

corrosion on exhaust, not blowing.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 103,782 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both wiper blades split and starting to smear.

corrosion on exhaust, not blowing.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 76,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,413 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 62,099 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper split but clears screen ok

slight sidewall damage outer n/s/f

Fail 21 May 2008 62,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper split but clears screen ok

slight sidewall damage outer n/s/f

Pass 29 May 2007 45,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GTY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GTY, 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 GTY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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