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GJ04 LNF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,221 mi
Last recorded92,221 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 LNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 92,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,045 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 91,045 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb 501. (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,070 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded.

Slight squeal from clutch release bearing.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,068 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded.

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

Slight squeal from clutch release bearing.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,511 miles

both rear tyres perished

unable to check inside brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,949 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cuting

n/s/r tyre sidewall has cuts in it

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,106 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 58,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,951 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,811 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 39,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,861 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,372 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 LNF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ04 LNF, 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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GJ04 LNF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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