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GJ54 KVL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,451 mi
Last recorded72,451 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 KVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,451 miles

corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 20 Sep 2023 72,450 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,387 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 66,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 18 Sep 2021 62,074 miles

Exhaust badly corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 62,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust badly corroded

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2020 57,671 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Fail 17 Sep 2020 57,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,787 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side of car covered in thick under seal

Fail 9 Sep 2019 53,787 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age related (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age related (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under side of car covered in thick under seal

Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,565 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension arm inner chassis [undertray removed] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

suspension covered in under seal

tyres perished

under side of car covered in thick under seal making inspection hard

Fail 13 Sep 2018 43,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasses (anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasses anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

suspension covered in under seal

tyres perished

under side of car covered in thick under seal making inspection hard

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,175 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,053 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 38,046 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,497 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,679 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,375 miles

all four tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,843 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,569 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,016 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 KVL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KVL, 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 KVL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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