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GL04 MYD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,157 mi
Last recorded129,157 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 MYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 129,157 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear wheel arches and the under-side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 front and rear n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

oil around under-side of engine / gearbox and rear diff no leaks detected

Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,144 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 120,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,209 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2015 111,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2014 102,300 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,819 miles

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

nearside vrear brake discs corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2013 92,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside vrear brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2012 83,371 miles

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

both front windscreen wiperblades perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2011 71,443 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,692 miles

offside rear outer door sill corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,080 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,606 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 MYD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MYD, 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 MYD registered?

GL04 MYD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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