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GP04 EAK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,251 mi
Last recorded100,251 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 EAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 100,251 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 100,249 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 98,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2019 93,126 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2019 92,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear both sides (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 92,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2018 92,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall perished

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2017 83,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 83,920 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,596 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door damaged

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Nov 2014 71,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door damaged

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,180 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

nearside front door damaged

nearside rear tyre splitting inner sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,310 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

front disc's corroded

nearside front door damaged

rear brake pads worn

rear disc's corroded

slight bind both rear wheels

Fail 7 Nov 2012 57,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,962 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake disc's are rust lipped

rear brake disc's are rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2010 43,527 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2009 35,716 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,119 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,873 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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GP04 EAK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP04 EAK, 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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GP04 EAK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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