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GJ54 FSX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,881 mi
Last recorded67,881 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 FSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,881 miles

underbody surface corrosion

underbody under sealed

Pass 27 Jun 2024 67,797 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody nearside and offside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 67,759 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 67,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 65,765 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,625 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 59,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,082 miles

advise n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,740 miles

The underside of vehicle has started to corroded and needs looking at !!!!

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,687 miles

slight oil leak from gear box

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,198 miles

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

engine oil level very low

off side rear outer lower sill panel edge corroded/ wing arch edge

Fail 25 Nov 2013 48,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

engine oil level very low

off side rear outer lower sill panel edge corroded/ wing arch edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,729 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,568 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 446,688 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,994 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 38,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,076 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)

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 FSX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 GJ54 FSX, 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 FSX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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