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GK04 YRT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

110,334 mi
Last recorded110,334 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 YRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 110,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underbody front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,667 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 101,090 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes at front of engine area. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 99,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,169 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,358 miles

Nearside Rear Sill starting to corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sill starting to corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,738 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing to outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside front tyre outer edge wear

offside rear tyre 3mm tread depth in areas

some visible areas of power steering fliud supply pipes corroded,though not excess

Fail 28 Feb 2013 71,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside front tyre outer edge wear

offside rear tyre 3mm tread depth in areas

some visible areas of power steering fliud supply pipes corroded,though not excess

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,534 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,846 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,064 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,371 miles

nearside front tyre damage on inside wall but unable to see inner cord at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,004 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 YRT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YRT, 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 YRT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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