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A19 GUG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,572 mi
Last recorded68,572 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 GUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 68,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,339 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,002 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,823 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2016 65,431 miles

Some corrosion front and rear suspension

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,364 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,701 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,481 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 60,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,326 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,323 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,144 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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A19 GUG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A19 GUG, 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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What year was A19 GUG registered?

A19 GUG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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