2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · GD04 XAC
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 134,688 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD04 XAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 134,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD04 XAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (GD04 XAC) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Horn not working horn not fitted (7.7 (a))”.
GD04 XAC Mileage History
- 31/10/2023123,597 mi
- 01/11/2024129,528 mi+5,931 mi
- 06/11/2024129,659 mi+131 mi
- 16/10/2025134,534 mi+4,875 mi
- 27/11/2025134,688 mi+154 mi
Average of roughly 5,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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