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GL04 VSV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,608 mi
Last recorded34,608 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 34,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 34,035 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 33,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 32,854 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 31,912 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 31,594 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 29,598 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 29,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 28,131 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2016 27,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,401 miles

eml on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,540 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 24,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 22 May 2013 23,258 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,988 miles

eml on

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 May 2011 21,185 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,360 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,952 miles

nearside front tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,802 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,236 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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 VSV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL04 VSV registered?

GL04 VSV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is GL04 VSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 VSV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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