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GV54 UHR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

142,199 mi
Last recorded142,199 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 UHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 142,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 142,199 miles

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 141,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface rust underside

Pass 3 Jul 2023 134,456 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers outer sills

surface rust underside

Pass 23 Apr 2019 107,919 miles

both outer sills covered with plastic trims

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2018 89,033 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,616 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,664 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,541 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,735 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,819 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,644 miles

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre slight cut +worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,855 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,291 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,408 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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GV54 UHR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GV54 UHR, 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 GV54 UHR registered?

GV54 UHR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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