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GF04 HJZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,055 mi
Last recorded57,055 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,055 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 57,055 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rust hole in chassi within 30 cm of seatbelt secureing point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,281 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,899 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,652 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,454 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,840 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,487 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

General corrosion to suspension components due to vehicle useage

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,560 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,422 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,996 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 16,298 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 HJZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

GF04 HJZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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