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GM04 CFZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,424 mi
Last recorded139,424 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 CFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 139,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 138,427 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 138,426 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 138,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 137,015 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 137,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 134,471 miles

Offside Front wing/sill slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 131,980 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Surface corrosion around front suspension

Surface corrosion around rear suspension

Surface corrosion on offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Pass 11 Jul 2016 129,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 129,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 127,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 127,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 122,945 miles

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

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

exhaust front heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jun 2013 112,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 112,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 100,332 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 100,332 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,634 miles

both front discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,559 miles

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

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,440 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,672 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 37,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,579 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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GM04 CFZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GM04 CFZ, 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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GM04 CFZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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