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BL03 GYC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,915 mi
Last recorded119,915 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 119,915 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 119,915 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 115,603 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 115,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside front brake binding

Pass 5 Jan 2024 110,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,950 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2022 101,442 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 101,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 100,546 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both /n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and /o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

inner and outer sill panals rusting and have been repaired

Fail 1 Apr 2021 100,546 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/rear slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both /n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and /o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

inner and outer sill panals rusting and have been repaired

Pass 16 Mar 2020 99,508 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,339 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,811 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,399 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 88,399 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Long travel on park brake lever.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,000 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 79,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,480 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,085 miles

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,966 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,892 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 60,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,173 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,683 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,918 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 GYC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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