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GL04 BUP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,428 mi
Last recorded117,428 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 117,428 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2018 117,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front WHEEL SLIGHT TIGHTNESS AND NOISE WHEN ROTATED

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 115,077 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 115,077 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 112,040 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 107,024 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 107,024 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 100,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 92,079 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 25 Jan 2012 83,873 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,959 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 82,959 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,857 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,502 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,749 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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GL04 BUP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL04 BUP, 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 BUP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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