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BL03 GXF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,293 mi
Last recorded124,293 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 124,293 miles

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

corrosion / corrosion blisters in various places but not yet to excess

Fail 21 Oct 2015 124,238 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside chassis rail is corroded / holed...as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint seperates (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion / corrosion blisters in various places but not yet to excess

Pass 14 Oct 2014 108,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 108,875 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 67,396 miles

exhuast system corroded

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 67,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhuast system corroded

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,515 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 62,514 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,111 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 58,111 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,538 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 53,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,267 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,913 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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BL03 GXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL03 GXF, 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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BL03 GXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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