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GF04 GCV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,841 mi
Last recorded26,841 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 GCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 26,841 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 25,103 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 25,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 23,608 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 22,627 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 22,162 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,967 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,253 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,514 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,035 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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GF04 GCV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF04 GCV, 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 GF04 GCV registered?

GF04 GCV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is GF04 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 GCV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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