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GP04 YVM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,035 mi
Last recorded81,035 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 YVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,035 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2021 81,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,977 miles

corrosion nearside and offside rear sills

corrosion on nearside and offside front chassis

offside front tyre worn low on the edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,123 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 59,123 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,247 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,347 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 31,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,621 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,365 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 20,361 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,947 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 16,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,608 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,244 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 YVM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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