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GY54 DFK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,917 mi
Last recorded98,917 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 DFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 98,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 98,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,202 miles

o/s and n/s rear outer sills starting to rust

Fail 28 Nov 2023 88,201 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear outer sills starting to rust

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,063 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 77,063 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,065 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,956 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,331 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 49,608 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 47,815 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,742 miles

o/s rear tyre nailed

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,589 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,754 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,025 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,670 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,243 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GY54 DFK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY54 DFK, 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 GY54 DFK registered?

GY54 DFK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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