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GF54 OBB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,867 mi
Last recorded85,867 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 85,867 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 79,151 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 79,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower, inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low compared to nearside rear.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 79,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System very fragile on flanges. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower, inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low compared to nearside rear.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 78,823 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 78,819 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 78,436 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 78,380 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 77,807 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 76,523 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 76,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,866 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,168 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,705 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 54,705 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 51,201 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 51,200 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 45,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 40,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 35,544 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 32,090 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 30,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,589 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,608 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,471 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 OBB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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