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GX04 UGZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,920 mi
Last recorded47,920 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 UGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 47,920 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 47,860 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 45,999 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 45,748 miles

Corrosion on the underside/suspension in various places

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

Pass 3 May 2019 44,877 miles

corrosion on the underside/suspension in various places

o/s rear outer/inner sill corroded to the limit

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,233 miles

Advanced corrosion to the offside and nearside sill end sections in the rear wheel arches

Advanced corrosion to the offside outer sill rear area

Corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wheel arches at the anti roll bar mounting bracket mounting areas

Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,744 miles

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

cut in nsf tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2015 40,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,852 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 36,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,543 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,722 miles

front brake discs slightly worn on inner sides

front wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,180 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 22,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,233 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracks

offside front tyre slight cracks

Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,090 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,652 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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GX04 UGZ 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 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 GX04 UGZ, 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 GX04 UGZ registered?

GX04 UGZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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