MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion underside of vehicle on undersills and mounts
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
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
n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded and weak.
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front pads very low
rear pads low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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