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GV04 NJX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,265 mi
Last recorded93,265 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 NJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 93,265 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc outer surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 93,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover perished/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint cover perishing/cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc outer surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,478 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 87,982 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH/ CLOSING PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 87,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH/ CLOSING PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 77,211 miles

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

Nearside Front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 77,211 miles

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

Nearside Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 71,300 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,066 miles

rear outer sills showing surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,302 miles

offside and nearside rear of sills just starting to rust

Pass 1 May 2012 51,874 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 50,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,205 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,812 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,096 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,900 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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GV04 NJX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GV04 NJX, 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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GV04 NJX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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