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K50 GMD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,363 mi
Last recorded181,363 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 GMD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 181,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis rails have slight damage

earth cable broken

Fail 6 May 2011 181,346 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis rails have slight damage

earth cable broken

Pass 7 May 2010 166,346 miles

slight damage to both front chassis legs

Fail 7 May 2010 166,346 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight damage to both front chassis legs

Pass 30 Apr 2009 152,593 miles

stiffning bar loose on nearside rear mounting;

"sporty" pedal covers fitted,anti slip not very good .recommend removal.

Pass 6 May 2008 130,741 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 127,116 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K50 GMD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K50 GMD, 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 K50 GMD registered?

K50 GMD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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