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GY04 GGV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,616 mi
Last recorded54,616 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 GGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 54,616 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 54,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 50,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 44,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 44,053 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 44,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,855 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,414 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,416 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 42,416 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken/not connected/defective (7.3.A.1)

Central Stop lamp not working replace bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,817 miles

corrosion evident front chassis both sides

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,093 miles

ENGINE MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED

corrosion n/s/f chassis/side/underside

intermittent noise engine/water pump area

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,318 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,540 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,725 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,094 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,663 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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GY04 GGV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY04 GGV, 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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GY04 GGV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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