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GF54 UTY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,918 mi
Last recorded115,918 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 115,918 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 115,918 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 115,047 miles

heavy undersealing under vehicle

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2017 111,219 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 109,086 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

exhaust system slightly deterioated

floor/chassie and suspension arms slight corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2016 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar bracket mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

exhaust system slightly deterioated

floor/chassie and suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,942 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 104,942 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 97,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,370 miles

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

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

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,391 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,943 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,376 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,565 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,759 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 39,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

park brake lever has poor reserve travel

Pass 15 May 2008 24,113 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 May 2008 24,113 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front discs slightly pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UTY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF54 UTY, 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 GF54 UTY registered?

GF54 UTY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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