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GX04 UHF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,778 mi
Last recorded67,778 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 UHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,778 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 67,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,299 miles

Both rear tyres very low pressure

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)

front pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,938 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 63,938 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,678 miles

both wipers split

Pass 17 Aug 2013 55,997 miles

both front tyres are perishing on inner and outer shoulders

bothrear inner sill fillets have slight corrosion

brake pedal anti-slip pad has slight wear

Fail 28 Aug 2012 50,446 miles

Both front tyres perished/tearing but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test. ADVISE REPLACE TYRES REQUIRED, SOON.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,446 miles

Both front tyres perished/tearing but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test. ADVISE REPLACE TYRES REQUIRED, SOON.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,067 miles

both rear tyres worm on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,126 miles

Rear Tyres Starting To Perish

Slight Corrosion On Front And Rear Discs

Pass 31 Aug 2009 32,198 miles

both front tyres are perishing and cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2009 32,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are perishing and cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,185 miles

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

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 UHF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX04 UHF, 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 UHF registered?

GX04 UHF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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