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GL04 MXG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,771 mi
Last recorded154,771 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 154,771 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 154,763 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 141,502 miles

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

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

both front wheel rims slightly damaged

brake pipes beginning to corrode

n/s/f tyre has cut in wall (not to cord)

n/s/r handbrake slightly low on efficiency

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight exhaust corrosion around mounts and sections

slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 May 2014 129,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge on the outer sidewall

offside front tyre has a slight bulge on the inner sidewall

offside front tyre is very heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Fail 28 May 2014 129,608 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge on the outer sidewall

offside front tyre has a slight bulge on the inner sidewall

offside front tyre is very heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 22 Mar 2013 114,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 114,928 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,123 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,974 miles

N/s/r tryre has inner sidewall damage no cords exposed

Rear brake discs starting to corrrode

Pass 27 May 2008 57,269 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 57,006 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 43,091 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 MXG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

GL04 MXG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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