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GBSD04XFJ

MAZDA MX-5

2004 · SILVER · PETROL · 71,432 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2026-11-05● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition24 MOT tests · 19 passed

MOT History — 24 tests · 19 passed · 5 failed

PASS6 November 2025
71,432 mi
FAIL16 October 2025
71,432 mi
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis legs holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASS1 November 2024
70,999 mi
FAIL23 July 2024
70,994 mi
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing next to brake master cylinder (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASS26 July 2023
70,131 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYVehicle Is Generally Corroded
  • ADVISORYVehicle Has Been Undersealed
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipes Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
PASS18 July 2022
68,487 mi
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS30 July 2021
66,847 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYVehicle Has Been Undersealed
PASS28 July 2020
64,355 mi
FAIL27 July 2020
64,355 mi
  • MAJORFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS13 May 2019
61,244 mi
PASS21 May 2018
59,096 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS15 May 2017
57,430 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS17 June 2016
56,072 mi
PASS18 June 2015
54,472 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • USER ENTEREDEML Light on
FAIL15 June 2015
54,470 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILOffside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • USER ENTEREDEML Light on
PASS30 July 2014
54,469 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS2 August 2013
53,110 mi
FAIL31 July 2013
53,108 mi
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  • FAILBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • FAILFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
  • FAILRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
PASS2 May 2012
44,136 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  • ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • USER ENTEREDn/s/f brake binding
PASS29 April 2011
38,347 mi
PASS1 May 2010
32,980 mi
PASS7 April 2009
27,920 mi
PASS16 April 2008
24,441 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS17 April 2007
21,159 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,839 cc
Year
2004
First registered
2004-04
CO₂ emissions
210 g/km
Tax due
2026-06-14
MOT expiry
2026-11-05
Recorded mileage
71,432 mi

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