MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was GL04 BUP registered?
GL04 BUP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2004.
Is GL04 BUP safe to buy?
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