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GD04 WBG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,499 mi
Last recorded54,499 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 WBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 54,499 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deterioration noted

Pass 15 Oct 2024 54,062 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Front tyre tread inner edgewear

Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,489 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATION NOTED

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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 52,050 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 50,517 miles

Both front tyres tread edgewear noted

Pass 10 Oct 2020 49,763 miles

Front tyres edgewear noted

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))

Offside rear & nearside rear outer sill corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,494 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 Oct 2018 46,358 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 44,014 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,789 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 41,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,666 miles

Both rear sills corroded.

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind.

Staple sticking out by n/s seat belt buckle.

Underside corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 41,666 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear sills corroded.

Handbrake high.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tax disc holder. ()

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind.

Staple sticking out by n/s seat belt buckle.

Underside corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,269 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2014 30,276 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 30,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,895 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 27,110 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 27,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,210 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,762 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,612 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,256 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 WBG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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