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GF54 USY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,945 mi
Last recorded99,945 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 USY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 99,945 miles

All four tyres have been slightly stretched to fit

Both the rear inner sills are starting to corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,491 miles

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

chassis corroded in various places

corrosion in both outer sills

Fail 4 Apr 2017 75,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in o/s/r outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,532 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,174 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,051 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,151 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 46,149 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

signs that nearside rear brake disc has been over heating.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,707 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 30,886 miles

Front discs corroding

N/s/f tyre bauld on outer edge

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 23,909 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 18,488 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 USY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 USY, 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 USY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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