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GJ04 YDA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,851 mi
Last recorded87,851 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 YDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 87,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,068 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 75,185 miles

All suspension components covered with surface corrosion

Both front chassis legs show corrosion, not yet deemed to be excessive

Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,923 miles

Rear brake discs slight corrision to them

Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,199 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 65,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,734 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside outer sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside outer sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,492 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,158 miles

all shocks have slight misting of oil

rear subframe bushes deteriating

slight corrosion on rear wheel arches

Fail 24 Apr 2014 53,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all shocks have slight misting of oil

nsf has slight restricted free movement

rear subframe bushes deteriating

slight corrosion on rear wheel arches

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,313 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)

advise slight corrision on the front and rear brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,500 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,602 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,091 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f wiper blade split but clearing screen.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,114 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 28,684 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,399 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 front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside wiper blade splitting on ends

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 YDA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

GJ04 YDA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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