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GL04 BOU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,322 mi
Last recorded102,322 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 102,322 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall slight split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front and rear brake discs slight corrosion due to lack of use

Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,060 miles

Nearside headlamp lens faded

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracks (inner sidewall)

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 95,710 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,121 miles

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

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

sports suspension fitted making suspension difficult to test

underside of vehicle showing signs of early corosion

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,597 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,363 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 67,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,812 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,750 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,809 miles

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

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

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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GL04 BOU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 GL04 BOU, 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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GL04 BOU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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