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SN54 GMG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,118 mi
Last recorded41,118 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 GMG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 41,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2024 37,462 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 37,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 37,353 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,304 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle body sunspesion and chassis components coverd in underseal underbody

Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subrame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has use of underseal around underbody and suspension comonents and brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2019 36,197 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,942 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,252 miles

Front All suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear All suspension components corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 29,686 miles

Front all suspension components & subframe corroded

Rear All suspension components & subframe corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,242 miles

-rear number plate starting to delaminate-

-signs of air-con gas leak at compressor area-

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 26,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

-rear number plate starting to delaminate-

-signs of air-con gas leak at compressor area-

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,813 miles

Front & rear suspension coponents corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 20,813 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front & rear suspension coponents corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,669 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 18,669 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,516 miles

-both frot & rear subframes & suspension arms corroded-

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 16,516 miles

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

-both frot & rear subframes & suspension arms corroded-

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,833 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,425 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 11,446 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,097 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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SN54 GMG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SN54 GMG, 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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SN54 GMG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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