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GK04 YKV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,499 mi
Last recorded86,499 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 YKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 86,499 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 89,490 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 86,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 84,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 79,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,568 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 67,568 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 63,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,820 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 54,810 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,481 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 54,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,389 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 53,935 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,615 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 35,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 23,837 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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GK04 YKV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GK04 YKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK04 YKV registered?

GK04 YKV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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