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GX54 SXZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,340 mi
Last recorded73,340 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 SXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 73,340 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 73,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,438 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyrte worn on inner edge 195/45/r16 84v hankook (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 72,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyrte worn on inner edge 195/45/r16 84v hankook (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm - slight damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 71,115 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joint to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No dip beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm - slight damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 62,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,775 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,777 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 ZR 16 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine appears to be leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 63,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears to the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 ZR 16 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine appears to be leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 61,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,627 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,625 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 52,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,989 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 24,030 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 21,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 19,661 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,503 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 12,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 9,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GX54 SXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 GX54 SXZ, 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 GX54 SXZ registered?

GX54 SXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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