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GJ54 CKL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,565 mi
Last recorded70,565 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 CKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 70,565 miles

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 64,082 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 64,080 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Service brake imbalanced across an axle due to heavily worn and corroded disc (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 57,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides , on edges (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion to all suspension arms

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 51,495 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,120 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 50,477 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,798 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,029 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,022 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,331 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,560 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,327 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,052 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,149 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,493 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,084 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,026 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,115 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 CKL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GJ54 CKL, 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 CKL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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