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BL03 GXX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,507 mi
Last recorded48,507 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 48,507 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 47,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes from steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 47,551 miles

Front and Rear subframes have surface corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under surface corrosion on components

Pass 11 May 2021 47,315 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 19 May 2020 47,261 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,620 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded both side rears (2.4.C.1b)

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,055 miles

Rear coil spring corroded O/S + N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,617 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,792 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 39,927 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,211 miles

corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,541 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,946 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,744 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,312 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,442 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 GXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BL03 GXX, 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 BL03 GXX registered?

BL03 GXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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