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BL03 GYA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,830 mi
Last recorded127,830 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 127,830 miles

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

corrosion underside of vehicle on undersills and mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2022 113,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 105,475 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,220 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 90,967 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 74,280 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,529 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 73,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sills are corroded

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,064 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres perished

Surface corrosion on the underside

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded and weak by the front subframe mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,491 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded and weak.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis very weak by antiroll bar mounts

Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis very weak by antiroll bar mounts

Fail 19 Mar 2014 65,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,112 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,739 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 63,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,338 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,338 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,791 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 51,791 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,684 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,646 miles

front pads very low

rear pads low

Pass 31 May 2006 27,239 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 GYA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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