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T30 GDS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,438 mi
Last recorded62,438 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 GDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 62,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 60,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 59,704 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 57,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 56,384 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 53,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 49,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 47,679 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,331 miles

All front and rear suspension components are corroded

Heavy corrosion to both rear wheel arches and sill panels

Pass 2 Aug 2014 37,237 miles

Both rear wheelarches corroding.

Light judder rear service brakes.

Rear springs corroding.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,085 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2012 32,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,387 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,606 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 11,670 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 10,023 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2007 7,186 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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T30 GDS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T30 GDS, 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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T30 GDS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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