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GL04 MXZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,868 mi
Last recorded73,868 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 73,868 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 73,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,827 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 71,716 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 May 2021 71,716 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Mar 2021 71,684 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,597 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 69,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,501 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

whole underside and components rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2018 66,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

whole underside and components rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,099 miles

corrosion to under body and components

n/s rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2016 59,099 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to under body and components

n/s rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,594 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 51,591 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 47,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake discs corroded

advise n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

advise n/s/r tyre tread getting low

advise rear brake discs worn and corroded

advise rear braske pads look low

advise slight damaged to both front tyre sidewalls

advise underside off car corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,983 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake discs corroded

advise n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

advise n/s/r tyre tread getting low

advise rear brake discs worn and corroded

advise rear braske pads look low

advise slight damaged to both front tyre sidewalls

advise underside off car corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,776 miles

advise exhaust system rusty

advise front brake discs rusty on inner surface

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,648 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Small cut in left front tyre outer sidewall.

Small cut in right front tyre outer sidewall.

Small cut in right rear outer sidewall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 42,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust system corroded.

Small cut in left front tyre outer sidewall.

Small cut in right front tyre outer sidewall.

Small cut in right rear outer sidewall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 40,044 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 34,812 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,743 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,775 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 MXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

GL04 MXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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