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GK04 YMA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,612 mi
Last recorded141,612 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 YMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 141,612 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 141,612 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 126,978 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 126,978 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 116,754 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 116,656 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 100,400 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,187 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,743 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 79,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,054 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,125 miles

corrosion on offside and nearside outer sill

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,756 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 68,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,893 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 1 Sep 2015 64,198 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 57,551 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,031 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,991 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,423 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,490 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,419 miles

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

oil leak engine and prop shaft oil seal gear box side

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,993 miles

slight wear to n/s/r tyre.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,862 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers have a slight rip, still clearing screen.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,976 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 YMA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YMA, 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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GK04 YMA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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