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GF04 HKD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,179 mi
Last recorded153,179 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 HKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 153,179 miles

Nearside Front slight bind on wheel

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Fail 14 Apr 2018 153,179 miles

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

Nearside Front slight bind on wheel

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2017 143,218 miles

Exhaust noisy sports exhaust (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

crack in window screen outside swept area

front heat shield loose

Fail 1 Apr 2017 143,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy sports exhaust (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

front heat shield loose

Pass 19 Apr 2016 132,413 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 132,188 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,537 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,904 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 97,904 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,328 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,278 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 51,278 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,829 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,066 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,399 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,586 miles

front tyress worn edges

slight corrosion front discs

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 HKD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF04 HKD, 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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GF04 HKD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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