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GL04 MYH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,295 mi
Last recorded108,295 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 MYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2024 108,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,011 miles

General underbody corrosion throughout

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 104,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

General underbody corrosion throughout

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,708 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

General corrosion underside.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 99,708 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

General corrosion underside.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 99,501 miles

Emissions not tested due to missing catalytic converter (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside sill corroded but no holes

generally very rusty underneath

Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,143 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 93,126 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,585 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 88,580 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front and offside rear tyres cracking and persihing

Pass 23 Jun 2019 87,123 miles

discs pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 79,468 miles

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

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,111 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 70,463 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,448 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,960 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 63,737 miles

front brake discs pitted inner edges

rear sill panels showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,115 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,630 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,468 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,526 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 24,802 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 19,387 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 MYH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MYH, 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 MYH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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