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YD04 GWJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

154,632 mi
Last recorded154,632 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 GWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 154,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 154,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 152,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 149,043 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 149,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 145,700 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 144,336 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 141,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 139,793 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 137,057 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 131,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 119,009 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,532 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 107,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,591 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,404 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,636 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,227 miles

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,128 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,044 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,108 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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YD04 GWJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YD04 GWJ, 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 YD04 GWJ registered?

YD04 GWJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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