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GL04 YDF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,781 mi
Last recorded77,781 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 77,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg in inner wheel arch is corroded, not yet holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 3 Aug 2020 77,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,531 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills at back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 73,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills at back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre slight cut sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear outer sill

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 65,264 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre slight cut sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear outer sill

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread

Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,257 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 59,249 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,540 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 58,540 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise both sills

Pass 30 Dec 2010 50,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,803 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 38,803 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,403 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 31,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 YDF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YDF, 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 YDF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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