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GK04 YTC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,885 mi
Last recorded94,885 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 94,885 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,558 miles

Front chassis rails slightly corroded

OSR wheel arch corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,565 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 91,565 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 88,263 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both chassis rails corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 88,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both chassis rails corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,967 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 84,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,575 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis starting to corrode

slight corrosion on rear disc brakes

Pass 22 Jun 2020 81,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,560 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,731 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2018 69,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,263 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,998 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 33,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,448 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,309 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2009 28,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,648 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,453 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 YTC 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 YTC, 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 YTC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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