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GF04 HLU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,735 mi
Last recorded91,735 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 HLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 91,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 91,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s under sill holed front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear inner wing holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s under sill to floor front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding n/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front inner wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear discs pitted

rear support braket bolt missing from rear subframe

Pass 4 Apr 2020 91,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 88,310 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front o/s/f chassis corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,604 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to centre section joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear sub-frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill seam. (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 77,779 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to centre section joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear sub-frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill seam. (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 69,847 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 64,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,137 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 59,050 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,750 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 48,627 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,838 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,398 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 31,398 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,717 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,859 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 HLU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HLU, 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 HLU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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