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GM04 KZC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,421 mi
Last recorded73,421 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 KZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,421 miles

under body in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2024 68,938 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 68,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 64,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,455 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 49,326 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 42,759 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer door sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer rear sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,416 miles

Offside Rear Lower sill slight rust

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,955 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,854 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,399 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,010 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,825 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,934 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 10,123 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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GM04 KZC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 GM04 KZC, 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 GM04 KZC registered?

GM04 KZC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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