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J89 GGT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,131 mi
Last recorded48,131 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ89 GGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 48,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer lower wing corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 47,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 46,337 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 46,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 45,240 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,001 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 39,326 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 36,385 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 36,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 32,474 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 29,501 miles

rearpads 75% worn

Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,732 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,089 miles

both front tyres perished esp n/s/f recomend replacement

Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,253 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,269 miles

both wipers split

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,209 miles

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

all tyres perished esp o/s/r

Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,681 miles

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall (But NOT deep enough to reach ply chords).

Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,946 miles

slight sharp edge at n/s front bumper

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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J89 GGT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J89 GGT, 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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J89 GGT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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