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YB04 GKC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,379 mi
Last recorded74,379 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 GKC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 72,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 69,968 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,888 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,039 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,880 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,567 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,091 miles

surface corrosion on componants

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,161 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,213 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,635 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,804 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 32,801 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise rear pads low

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,567 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,290 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,345 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 22,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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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YB04 GKC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YB04 GKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB04 GKC registered?

YB04 GKC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YB04 GKC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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