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WF04 GKJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,802 mi
Last recorded86,802 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 GKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 86,802 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 82,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 78,062 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2021 77,123 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 76,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,778 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,466 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 74,234 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,511 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,056 miles

Slight bind to both front wheels

Corrosion appearing to both chassis rails front to rear

Corrosion appearing to both rear outer sills

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface corrosion to front subframe and both front hubs

Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,524 miles

Rear sills have been repaired

surface rust on suspension arms and underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,561 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,557 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to check wheelbearings properly

Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,833 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,902 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 55,900 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,504 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,972 miles

both outer sills corroding at rear.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,926 miles

front and rear discs & pads wearing thin.

rear outer sills corroding at rear.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 347 miles

all four tyres worn to limits on edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,143 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,998 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

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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WF04 GKJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WF04 GKJ, 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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WF04 GKJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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