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GD04 VVY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,146 mi
Last recorded75,146 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 75,146 miles

All suspension has corrosion

Both front wings have corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes corrode

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Under bonnet/chassis leg has corrosion

Nearside Rear Quarter panel has corrosion

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

Sills have corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 75,138 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension has corrosion

Both front wings have corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes corrode

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Under bonnet/chassis leg has corrosion

Nearside Rear Quarter panel has corrosion

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

Sills have corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 71,653 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 69,526 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 66,619 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 61,361 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 57,760 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 53,637 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 48,713 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,350 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 38,250 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,085 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 21,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 16,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 14,965 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 14,085 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 VVY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

GD04 VVY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for GD04 VVY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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