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GL04 MWA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,382 mi
Last recorded85,382 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 MWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,382 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,676 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 83,276 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 82,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,373 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,993 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,051 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion development in sill

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,728 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 79,728 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin incorrectly positioned wishbone bushes not fully in position (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,894 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm inner bushes not correctly located

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 76,765 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,180 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,502 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,345 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 15,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,014 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 12,020 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 11,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 9,631 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 MWA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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