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GL04 EOU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,126 mi
Last recorded160,126 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 EOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 160,126 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 159,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 156,885 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 156,873 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 149,642 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 149,641 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 145,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 143,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 132,734 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 132,734 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 117,668 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 110,312 miles

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded just out of perscribed areas

Pass 11 Jun 2010 106,055 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 101,371 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 96,693 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 73,436 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 EOU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 EOU, 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 EOU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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