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GJ04 TDZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,922 mi
Last recorded96,922 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 TDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 96,922 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda high fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 95,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2023 94,242 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,399 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 89,834 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 89,817 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,303 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 83,379 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,585 miles

both rear outer sills corrded

Fail 9 Sep 2017 80,510 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

both rear outer sills corrded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,686 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 76,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,998 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 65,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 65,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,557 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 59,553 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 55,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,489 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 52,489 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,988 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,647 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,739 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres 3.0 mm

Fail 9 Mar 2007 14,739 miles

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres 3.0 mm

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 TDZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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