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GK04 YTA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,992 mi
Last recorded75,992 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 75,992 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 75,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,484 miles

advise engine light on

advise front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

advise o/s/n/s front chassis corroded

advise sill panels corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise engine light on

advise front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

advise o/s/n/s front chassis corroded

advise sill panels corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,707 miles

advise o/s sill corroded

advise underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 57,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise o/s sill corroded

advise underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing on tread and cut in side wall no plys or cords showing at time of test

play/wear in nearside and offside rear antiroll bar link ball joints. more so in offside

some corrosion on power steering pipes

underseal/wax oil underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion underside on floor/chassis and steering and suspension componants

front chassis legs corroded under engine cover unable to see full extent

nearside front tyre worn on edges and perishin on side walls

nearside rear tyre perishing on tread and cut in side wall no plys or cords showing at time of test

play/wear in nearside and offside rear antiroll bar link ball joints. more so in offside

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,535 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

power steering pipes corroded

some corrosion on underside and on steering and suspension components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 53,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

power steering pipes corroded

some corrosion on underside and on steering and suspension components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 53,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front subframe and steering and suspension components

corrosion on power steering pipes

corrosion on rear subfame

corrosion underside

nearside rear tyre perished in treads

wax oil underside difficult to inspect

Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut, not in excess of the requirements.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 53,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut, not in excess of the requirements.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,991 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 37,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 26,008 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 YTA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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