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GR04 NJF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,592 mi
Last recorded60,592 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 NJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 60,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar /front axle mountings chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounts front axle mounts chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc poor condition and very rusty car has not been used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most rubbers start to split and or perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all suspension /under body components rusty

hand brake only just passes lazy o/s suspect discs condition

Pass 9 Sep 2019 59,125 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 59,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,006 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 55,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,279 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 51,279 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,427 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 48,339 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,107 miles

both rear sills corroded

engine rattle

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 45,098 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear sills corroded

engine rattle

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,854 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 42,657 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,608 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 37,608 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 37,329 miles

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2012 33,017 miles

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

both front tyres perishing in tread area.and edges.

cluth slave seems to be leaking.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 29,708 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,472 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 26,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,739 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,831 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,285 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 NJF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GR04 NJF, 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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What year was GR04 NJF registered?

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

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