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HG04 GVT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,888 mi
Last recorded116,888 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 GVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 116,888 miles

Nearside Front start of corrosion chassis under arch

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension and subframe components corroded

start of corrosion both undersills/under arches

Pass 29 Jan 2025 116,654 miles

Nearside Front star of corrosion, chassis

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

start of corrosion both undersills / under arch front

start of corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,200 miles

exhaust flange corroded

floor pan and inner sills corroded

front inner chassis legs corroded

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake ,steering and suspension components corroded

both rear inner wheel archs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 115,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,833 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (195 50 15 82v) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody and suspension components have surface corrosion

undertrays obscuring view

Fail 8 Dec 2021 114,833 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (195 50 15 82v) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody and suspension components have surface corrosion

undertrays obscuring view

Pass 25 Nov 2020 114,375 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Under side corrosion.

Pass 14 Dec 2019 113,985 miles

Engine hunting at idle slightly

Exhaust joints and bolts rusty condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak

Underside and suspension components rusty condition

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 113,268 miles

Exhaust joints and bolts rusty condition

Oil leak

Underside rusty condition

Undertray fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2018 113,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front x2 18” normal (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust joints and bolts rusty condition

Oil leak

Underside rusty condition

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 112,227 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rusty condition

Eml on

Oil leak

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 111,102 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded within 30cms of seatbelt mount but not excessive

o/s/f chassis corroded but not excessive

Fail 13 Dec 2016 111,101 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded within 30cms of seatbelt mount but not excessive

o/s/f chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,541 miles

oil leak

under tray fitted.

underside rusty condition

Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,470 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smeary.

underside rusty.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 108,469 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smeary.

underside rusty.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 105,863 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 105,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

signs of offside front brake getting hot

Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,746 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,760 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,260 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 41,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,320 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 26,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,325 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 GVT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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