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GK04 YSN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,086 mi
Last recorded89,086 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 YSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 89,086 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2025 85,983 miles

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

Rear slight corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2025 85,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear slight corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2024 70,536 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wing area corroded but not to excess

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/ floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 66,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 65,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 64,268 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 62,862 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 62,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f , o/s/f tyres perished / cracked, worn close to limit

o/s/r brake binding close to excessive

o/s/r, n/s/r tyres worn close to limit

Pass 17 May 2019 61,703 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge/close to the legal limit, and both front tyres perished.

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner lower arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 61,700 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge/close to the legal limit, and both front tyres perished.

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner lower arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 59,244 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 59,242 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 25 May 2017 57,143 miles

Offside Rear tyres inner sidewall is spliting

Fail 22 May 2017 57,120 miles

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

Offside Rear tyres inner sidewall is spliting

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,208 miles

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

Front both front tyres are aged.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 50,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 47,297 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 47,297 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 42,378 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 42,378 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,574 miles

ADVISE Front brake disc's in poor condition on inner side rusty and scored

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 39,574 miles

ADVISE Front brake disc's in poor condition on inner side rusty and scored

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,436 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2010 25,708 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,277 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,459 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 YSN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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