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GJ04 TEV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,080 mi
Last recorded89,080 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 89,080 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 87,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 86,966 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 86,966 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,811 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 84,811 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle ran out of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 84,802 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 80,211 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 79,745 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,360 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 79,360 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,723 miles

Corrosion to both rear outer sills but still meets pass criteria.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,449 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,939 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 71,939 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 66,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,345 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 52,977 miles

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

Track check?

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,977 miles

Track check?

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,555 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,950 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,396 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 23,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,267 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 TEV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

GJ04 TEV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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