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GD04 VVZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,496 mi
Last recorded106,496 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,496 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 106,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cm of anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,570 miles

Coolant bottle empty, topped up with water prior to emissions test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded, rust hole, not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil level not registering on dipstick, 2l of oil added prior to emissions test

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front chassis very rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,992 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front chassis very rusty

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,971 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested tailpipe of exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 87,727 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

oil Level below the min level

Pass 2 Apr 2016 79,307 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inside edge of tread.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside edge of tread.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 79,307 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inside edge of tread.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside edge of tread.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,342 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,206 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,945 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,295 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,881 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 66,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

off side rear brake disk slightly pitted.

Fail 28 Aug 2010 65,072 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

off side rear brake disk slightly pitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,909 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 52,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,234 miles

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 VVZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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