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GJ54 ODK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,224 mi
Last recorded74,224 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 ODK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 73,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear to nearside rear , corroded both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 73,050 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear to nearside rear , corroded both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort

Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,861 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 67,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 66,224 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,547 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill area starting to corrode and rust,although not effecting prescribed areas or chassis.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,643 miles

Front sub-frame and suspension components are corroding

Offside front brake is binding slightly

Rear sub-frame and suspension components are corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2017 63,643 miles

Front sub-frame and suspension components are corroding

Offside front brake is binding slightly

Rear sub-frame and suspension components are corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,141 miles

Offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,184 miles

Nearside rear outer sill panel is corroding

Underside of vehicle is corroding on suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,351 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,891 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components are rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2013 59,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension components are rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,693 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,835 miles

Front pads look low

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,783 miles

front look over half worn

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,775 miles

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

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 ODK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ODK, 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 ODK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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