2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · K7 GTN
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 92,972 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K7 GTN Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/12/2021
- 92,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K7 GTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (K7 GTN) between September 2007 and December 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
K7 GTN Mileage History
- 21/09/200725,300 mi
- 19/09/200827,900 mi+2,600 mi
- 23/11/200930,392 mi+2,492 mi
- 23/11/200930,392 mi
- 22/11/201034,634 mi+4,242 mi
- 22/11/201034,634 mi
- 02/01/201339,645 mi+5,011 mi
- 26/02/201339,710 mi+65 mi
- 07/02/201445,567 mi+5,857 mi
- 09/02/201555,155 mi+9,588 mi
- 10/02/2015552,203 mi+497,048 mi
- 21/12/201566,032 mi-486,171 mi
- 21/12/201566,032 mi
- 28/11/201669,737 mi+3,705 mi
- 29/11/201775,768 mi+6,031 mi
- 13/12/201881,650 mi+5,882 mi
- 11/12/201987,756 mi+6,106 mi
- 04/12/202091,517 mi+3,761 mi
- 18/12/202192,972 mi+1,455 mi
Average of roughly 4,751 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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