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GK04 YRX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,388 mi
Last recorded53,388 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 YRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 53,388 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 53,388 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 50,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 49,267 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 47,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 45,672 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 43,465 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 41,349 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 41,349 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,007 miles

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,329 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,723 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,057 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,476 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,714 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,468 miles

o/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,027 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,264 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,561 miles

front pads low & inner faces of discs corroded

front tyres close to limit & treads cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,667 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,667 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 YRX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YRX, 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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What year was GK04 YRX registered?

GK04 YRX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is GK04 YRX safe to buy?

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