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GF04 NYR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,162 mi
Last recorded120,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 NYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer and offside front outer sills corroding

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 116,556 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2021 115,386 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 113,913 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 110,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 110,303 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,708 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 106,708 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,707 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Surface corrosion on all suspension arms

Fail 14 Apr 2016 89,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Surface corrosion on all suspension arms

Pass 25 Apr 2015 73,844 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,597 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 68,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/f wiper blade split on end still clearing screen

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,849 miles

both rear outer sills heavily corroded, not currently excessive

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components, not currently excessive

rear exhaust section deteriorated and has a minor leak of gasses

slight stepping to both rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,563 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 63,562 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 61,358 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,137 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,785 miles

offside front tyre tread devoid of tread on outer edge (raised tread pattern) and worn near to limit.

screw in nearside front tyre tread not repairable.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,477 miles

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

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

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 NYR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NYR, 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 NYR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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