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GJ54 BWD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,566 mi
Last recorded91,566 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 91,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded & holed

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 91,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded & holed

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,070 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 65,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 64,610 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 64,590 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,693 miles

corrosion nearside rear inner sill

corrosion offside front outrigger

exhaust deteriated

general corrosion of suspension componants

Fail 1 Mar 2021 61,693 miles

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

corrosion nearside rear inner sill

corrosion offside front outrigger

exhaust deteriated

general corrosion of suspension componants

Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,689 miles

general surface only corrosion on suspension componants

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,698 miles

general corrosion suspension componants

Fail 12 Mar 2019 58,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion suspension componants

Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,093 miles

general corrosion of suspension componants

Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,293 miles

tailbox flange corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 55,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tailbox flange corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,173 miles

corrosion exhaust flange

corrosion rear outer sills

front brake pads aproxx 3.000 miles

Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,740 miles

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

tailbox flange corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,381 miles

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

corrosion on suspension componants

Fail 15 Nov 2013 40,360 miles

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

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

corrosion on suspension componants

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,436 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 27,093 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,093 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,490 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 7,907 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 Nov 2008 10,444 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 5,760 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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GJ54 BWD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GJ54 BWD, 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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GJ54 BWD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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