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V100 GTR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

52,978 mi
Last recorded52,978 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV100 GTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 52,978 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight body corrosion

Underbody/chassis partially coated and slightly corroded where visible

Fail 18 Jul 2026 52,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight body corrosion

Underbody/chassis partially coated and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 11 Jul 2025 51,483 miles

Body corrosion

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

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

Underbody partially coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Fail 5 Jul 2025 51,389 miles

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

Body corrosion

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

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

Underbody partially coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 27 Jul 2024 50,485 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2024 50,479 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2023 46,312 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody partially coated and slightly corroded where visible

nearside rear tyre stretched

offside front tyre stretched

Fail 1 Jul 2023 46,305 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from bleed nipple when under pressure (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in centre of tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front inner wheel arch under bonnet behind headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre stretched

offside front tyre stretched

Pass 23 Jul 2022 44,542 miles

Oil leak

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

Slight body corrosion

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2021 40,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Outer sills corroded

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 38,058 miles

Sills slightly corroded

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 38,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Sills slightly corroded

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 35,539 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,826 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 33,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,519 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,650 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 32,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 31,830 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 16 May 2014 30,565 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 29,411 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,560 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,310 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 20,518 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 15,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,023 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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V100 GTR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V100 GTR, 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 V100 GTR registered?

V100 GTR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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