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GJ54 FTE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,733 mi
Last recorded65,733 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 65,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 63,422 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 63,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 61,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,471 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,442 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 55,716 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 55,716 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,915 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,114 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre getting close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,983 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,124 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,213 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Oct 2013 39,469 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has cut to wall not to canvas

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,469 miles

o/s rear tyre has cut to wall not to canvas

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,038 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,998 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,135 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,529 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,768 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 FTE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FTE, 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 FTE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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