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GK04 YSY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,424 mi
Last recorded79,424 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,424 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 78,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,975 miles

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

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

vehicle under body is rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2020 77,973 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

vehicle under body is rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,144 miles

Offside Front floor becoming weak.

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2019 77,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front floor becoming weak.

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,044 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 75,040 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 73,319 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,247 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,550 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 63,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 50,557 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2012 42,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,223 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,207 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,571 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,932 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,678 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)

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 YSY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YSY, 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 YSY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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