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GK04 YUB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,061 mi
Last recorded54,061 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 YUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 54,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear wheel arches rusty.

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of car is very badly corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,219 miles

underside of vehicle is rusty and has been under silled

Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 45,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,748 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,822 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Various suspension components corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2015 42,822 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,563 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,483 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 18,483 miles

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

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

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 YUB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YUB, 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 YUB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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