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GD04 GUF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

127,454 mi
Last recorded127,454 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 GUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 127,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 125,972 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 113,431 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 102,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 93,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 88,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,959 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 83,525 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 78,491 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,667 miles

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

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,122 miles

slight brake bind on both front wheels

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,208 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

slight brake bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,042 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 51,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion around rear of outer sills and bottom of wheel arches(both sides)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,014 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 GUF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GUF, 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 GUF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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