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GJ54 ODA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,336 mi
Last recorded77,336 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 ODA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,336 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 77,336 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 77,286 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body insecure ARCH (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 75,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,832 miles

Corrosion appearing underneath

Sill's heavily corrored

Fail 11 Jan 2023 74,824 miles

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

Corrosion appearing underneath

Sill's heavily corrored

Pass 9 Dec 2021 73,488 miles

Both sill's corroded but not excessively

Fail 9 Dec 2021 73,488 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both sill's corroded but not excessively

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,757 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 63,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2017 60,333 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,291 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 55,352 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 51,365 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 51,359 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,532 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,667 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,767 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,608 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 24,296 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 ODA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 ODA, 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 ODA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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