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WK04 GJU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,466 mi
Last recorded69,466 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 GJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 69,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms and shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 69,466 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms and shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 57,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 55,802 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 55,802 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 53,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 51,771 miles

Hand brake travel

Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,511 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,319 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,095 miles

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall has tears

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall has tears

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all front& rear suspension components badly corroded rusty

under body covered in thick mud rust corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2016 36,095 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall has tears

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall has tears

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all front& rear suspension components badly corroded rusty

under body covered in thick mud rust corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,858 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 34,858 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,042 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 33,042 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise osf brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,502 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front discs becoming slightly pitted

Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,532 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front discs becoming slightly pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,436 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,766 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 17,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,232 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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WK04 GJU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WK04 GJU, 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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WK04 GJU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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