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GL04 VJV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,180 mi
Last recorded33,180 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 VJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 33,180 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 33,051 miles

All suspension components, front and rear subframes have corrosion, none currently deemed excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 32,795 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear both n/s/r and o/s/r sill and arches corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 32,273 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 31,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be 85-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,976 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,054 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 28,079 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link broken into 2 parts (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 27,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,600 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 26,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 26,238 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 25,297 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 25,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 24,319 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,676 miles

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

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 VJV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

GL04 VJV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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