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YK04 GCJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,118 mi
Last recorded75,118 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 GCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 75,118 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 75,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 69,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 69,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,165 miles

Cracking to nearside front tyre

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Cracking to offside front tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2019 67,162 miles

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

Cracking to nearside front tyre

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Cracking to offside front tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2019 67,115 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 64,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,299 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,353 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 55,085 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 51,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 47,875 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,634 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,581 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,329 miles

Both front wipers=Smearing slightly

Both rear brakes=Binding slightly

Both rear tyres=Becoming perished (no canvas visable)

Front to rear brake pipe=Starting to corroded

Near side front wheel bearing=Noisey (rotates freely and no play)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 17,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers=Smearing slightly

Both rear brakes=Binding slightly

Both rear tyres=Becoming perished (no canvas visable)

Front to rear brake pipe=Starting to corroded

Near side front wheel bearing=Noisey (rotates freely and no play)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,394 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 15,390 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 May 2007 12,559 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YK04 GCJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK04 GCJ, 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 YK04 GCJ registered?

YK04 GCJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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