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GJ04 PGU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 PGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 98,295 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 93,493 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 87,486 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 87,486 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,730 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion at various points across chassis and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed areas repaired and covered in underseal. N/S and O/S

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 83,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion at various points across chassis and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,738 miles

Front Inner 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))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills. N/S and O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle/components showing signs of general corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,416 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres outer sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side of vehicle/components showing signs of general corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,337 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing on outer sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,461 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,854 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,994 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,994 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,307 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 20,269 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 PGU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

GJ04 PGU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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