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GJ54 ODH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,853 mi
Last recorded78,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 78,853 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 78,853 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 75,380 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 75,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 71,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,607 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,481 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,849 miles

All underside copmponents have surface corrossion

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 64,849 miles

All underside copmponents have surface corrossion

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,549 miles

Nearside Front slight bind from brake when jacked up

Pass 28 Jun 2018 62,983 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes inc front torears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 61,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes inc front torears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 60,454 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 56,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 47,898 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,066 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,525 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,984 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,298 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 ODH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ODH, 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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What year was GJ54 ODH registered?

GJ54 ODH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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