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GF04 HMZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,984 mi
Last recorded86,984 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 HMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 86,984 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 84,137 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 84,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 84,127 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,002 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 82,008 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 78,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 76,415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 75,316 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,608 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 71,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,630 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 64,626 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,446 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all suspension arms slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

full exhaust system corroded and slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,086 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all suspension arms slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

full exhaust system corroded and slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,185 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 47,693 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,216 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 40,919 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,165 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 HMZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

GF04 HMZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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