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GL04 VJE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,940 mi
Last recorded81,940 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 VJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 81,940 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 80,441 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 80,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail area, anti roll bar mounting/ sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail area, anti roll bar mounting/sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,228 miles

Underside undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,442 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 77,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 71,123 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 71,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,575 miles

Rear both sills corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 68,444 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake back plates corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring [corroded]

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,968 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,968 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 61,135 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 61,131 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,430 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,233 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,088 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,560 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,807 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode on the inner surface

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2007 18,986 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 VJE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

GL04 VJE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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