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GF54 OAY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,399 mi
Last recorded106,399 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 OAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2023 106,399 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,202 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 104,198 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,703 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 94,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 94,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,356 miles

Front tyres excess wear inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front squeal when wheel rotated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside body sill deterriated inside and out

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside body sill deterriated inside and out

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,126 miles

Offside Front tyre excess wear inner edge

corrotion n/s body sill inner & outer[rear]

corrotion o/s body sill inner & outer [rear]

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,066 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,257 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 68,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 60,321 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,856 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,553 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,632 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,340 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 20,339 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 13,925 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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GF54 OAY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF54 OAY, 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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GF54 OAY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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