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YB04 GKE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,703 mi
Last recorded105,703 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 GKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 105,703 miles

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 101,482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 77,929 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 77,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both+perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 62,914 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,999 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 50,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 48,935 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,444 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 45,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,365 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 41,363 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,887 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,227 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 May 2012 30,204 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,397 miles

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

front brake discs a bit corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 18,202 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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YB04 GKE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB04 GKE, 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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YB04 GKE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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