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A14 GKR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

111,047 mi
Last recorded111,047 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 111,047 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 111,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 111,030 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 111,016 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 111,001 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 110,987 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 110,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 110,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed, By the Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 110,205 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,235 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 109,235 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,899 miles

break disks all a bit rusty from standing

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 107,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,978 miles

Nearside wiper blade is split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts are slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears are slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 105,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system overheat warning light on

Fail 10 Jun 2015 105,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system overheat warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,200 miles

both front tyres low

Fail 5 Jun 2014 106,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front tyres low

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,152 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 103,696 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 29 May 2012 103,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 31 May 2011 103,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 102,627 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 102,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,406 miles

exhaust heat tel/tale light on.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 93,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 88,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 79,902 miles

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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A14 GKR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 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 A14 GKR, 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 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A14 GKR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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