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GL04 EOT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,160 mi
Last recorded90,160 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 EOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 90,160 miles

Early Corrosion

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,840 miles

Early Corrosion

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,761 miles

Early Corrosion

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,637 miles

Early Corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2022 89,622 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Early Corrosion

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,327 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 87,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,494 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,261 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 78,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

brake fluid just above minimum topped up

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,194 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,110 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,742 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,579 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,822 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,561 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,240 miles

Near side front tyre starting to perish

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

Off side front starting to perish

Off side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,897 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 EOT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EOT, 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 EOT registered?

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

Is GL04 EOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 EOT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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