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S88 GGS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,362 mi
Last recorded82,362 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 GGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 82,362 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe crossing to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe crossing from offside corroded near joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in front of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 79,732 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 79,732 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 75,081 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 75,081 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 70,808 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 70,806 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 67,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil residue around front subframe area.

Fail 7 May 2022 67,539 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested Fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil residue around front subframe area.

Fail 13 Apr 2022 67,534 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on edges tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to edges tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 63,043 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,705 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 50,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,334 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 50,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,549 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,498 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,551 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 40,214 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

stone chips front screen

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,214 miles

stone chips front screen

Pass 12 Jan 2007 35,329 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 35,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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S88 GGS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S88 GGS, 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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S88 GGS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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