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HG04 GVR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,269 mi
Last recorded80,269 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 GVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,269 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg where the front antiroll bar mounting brackets bolt up, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 80,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg where the front antiroll bar mounting brackets bolt up, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 78,845 miles

Both front tyre valves cracked

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 78,834 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both front tyre valves cracked

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

Pass 18 May 2020 77,655 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 76,439 miles

Nearside Rear slight leak on brake caliper

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 74,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 74,850 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 73,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sill holed & corroded, but not affecting structure or safety

Fail 20 May 2017 73,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread & was flat

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

Offside Rear sill holed & corroded, but not affecting structure or safety

Pass 25 May 2016 71,088 miles

Both front brake discs are starting to corrode on inside edges + pads are wearing low

Both rear tyres are wearing low on tread (195/50/15)

Fail 25 May 2016 71,088 miles

Both front brake discs are starting to corrode on inside edges + pads are wearing low

Both rear tyres are wearing low on tread (195/50/15)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 68,897 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 66,751 miles

Front washers poor

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 63,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 61,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,945 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 52,167 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 46,163 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 33,708 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,081 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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HG04 GVR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HG04 GVR, 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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HG04 GVR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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