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GR04 ELU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,025 mi
Last recorded72,025 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 ELU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 72,025 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut retaining pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,800 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 71,031 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 70,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,593 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 69,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,857 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,678 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,396 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,416 miles

nearside & offside outer sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 60,853 miles

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT PADS & DISCS AS SOON AS POSS!!

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2011 44,872 miles

edges of wiper blades fraying

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,798 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,361 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 24,851 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads low but ok for mot at this time

Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,678 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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GR04 ELU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GR04 ELU, 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 GR04 ELU registered?

GR04 ELU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is GR04 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 ELU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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