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GD53 JZJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,118 mi
Last recorded87,118 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 JZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 87,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,211 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 78,199 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 77,417 miles

All suspension components generally corroded

Both rear outer sills are corroded. Suspect traces of filler. Strong enough when finger and thumb pressure applied

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

Exhaust join between back box and centre pipe corroded but not leaking

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 76,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/ and o/s outer sill corrosion near rear wheel and suspect body filler

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2021 76,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/ and o/s outer sill corrosion near rear wheel and suspect body filler

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2020 75,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner fcae corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 75,758 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 75,746 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes with the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 74,723 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 73,967 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 73,967 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 73,436 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 72,199 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 70,734 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 70,734 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 68,703 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 68,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 65,829 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 24 May 2012 65,829 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2009 53,998 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 53,998 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,198 miles

rear brake discs slight corrision.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 50,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corroded.

rear brake discs slight corrision.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,191 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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GD53 JZJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GD53 JZJ, 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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GD53 JZJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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