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GJ04 PHX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,842 mi
Last recorded109,842 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 PHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,842 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint corroded and slight blow

Fail 28 Mar 2022 109,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint corroded and slight blow

Pass 11 Mar 2021 106,099 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,081 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 105,081 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,124 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,597 miles

near side outer sill corroded

off side outer sill repaird

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,299 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 76,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,991 miles

rear sills corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2014 55,743 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,501 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Fail 2 May 2012 43,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 May 2012 43,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,029 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 41,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eng oil low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,136 miles

Front and Rear Number Plates slightly deteriated

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,905 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,686 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 PHX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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