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GJ54 UNW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,727 mi
Last recorded79,727 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 79,727 miles

Suspension generraly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2026 79,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Both rear top and bottom suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 75,749 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 75,749 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 74,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 71,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 66,818 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,143 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 63,143 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 57,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,041 miles

Advise; both rear outer body sill slightly corroded.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively [both sides] (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,541 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,541 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,758 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,149 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 42,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 35,482 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,827 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,937 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 15,656 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 10,999 miles

Front discs corroding inner surfaces

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 10,999 miles

Front discs corroding inner surfaces

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 6,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 5,431 miles

wipers smeary

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 UNW 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 76.9%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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