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GU04 HSX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,337 mi
Last recorded81,337 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 HSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 81,337 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion hole but not within a prescribed area

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms and sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 81,151 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components including coil springs and front and rear sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges lightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

overall condition of under vehicle lightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,152 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 79,131 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 78,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 75,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 73,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,192 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 48,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

osf tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,002 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 46,699 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,585 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 44,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,431 miles

drivers wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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GU04 HSX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU04 HSX, 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 GU04 HSX registered?

GU04 HSX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GU04 HSX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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