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GJ04 CVG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,716 mi
Last recorded44,716 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 CVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 44,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 43,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail outside & underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 47,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 36,877 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 36,877 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 36,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 28,845 miles

front brake discs corroded.

front brake pads worn low.

Fail 9 May 2019 28,845 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front brake discs corroded.

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 2 May 2018 27,373 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 26,390 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 16 May 2017 26,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads wearing thin.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 May 2016 23,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2016 23,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 22,033 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded, but not affecting performance

Pass 16 May 2014 20,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 20,635 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,041 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 9 May 2012 17,851 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age with cracks appearing around the tread.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2010 15,049 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,147 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 7,415 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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GJ04 CVG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GJ04 CVG, 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 GJ04 CVG registered?

GJ04 CVG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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