2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · GL04 FUN
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 81,324 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL04 FUN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 81,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GL04 FUN Mileage History
- 02/08/202377,448 mi
- 29/07/202478,965 mi+1,517 mi
- 09/08/202478,974 mi+9 mi
- 06/08/202580,153 mi+1,179 mi
- 22/06/202681,324 mi+1,171 mi
Average of roughly 1,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL04 FUN 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 (GL04 FUN) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (”.
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