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HG04 GWJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,714 mi
Last recorded87,714 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 87,714 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 80,739 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2024 80,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,802 miles

Both front floor pans corroded

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 69,780 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered by undertrays preventing further inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered by undertrays preventing further inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion across front suspension components

general corrosion across underside of vehicle

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 69,780 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered by undertrays preventing further inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered by undertrays preventing further inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion across front suspension components

general corrosion across underside of vehicle

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,016 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,016 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,543 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has got has extremely hot possibly due to siezed caliper (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 65,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has got has extremely hot possibly due to siezed caliper (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,916 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 53,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,436 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,377 miles

All four tyres have slight cracking in tread.(195/60/15)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 44,377 miles

All four tyres have slight cracking in tread.(195/60/15)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,363 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,808 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,510 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,324 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,545 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 GWJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG04 GWJ, 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 GWJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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