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GD04 GUW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,743 mi
Last recorded81,743 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 GUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,743 miles

Front chassis corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer sills corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2018 81,739 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front chassis corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer sills corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,016 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to inner surface. (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill and o/s /r wheel arch.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,859 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 53,061 miles

Both rear tyres splitting inside sidewall. (205 45 16)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,189 miles

advise front discs are slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,511 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,376 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 27,376 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 19,377 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)

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 GUW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GUW, 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 GUW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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