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GK04 YSS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,943 mi
Last recorded64,943 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 64,943 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,118 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 64,118 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 63,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 62,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,063 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,327 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 58,503 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 58,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,692 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 57,690 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,563 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,842 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,707 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 50,705 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,837 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,460 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,596 miles

nsf tyre side wall split

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,681 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 YSS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YSS, 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 YSS registered?

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

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