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BL03 GYD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,400 mi
Last recorded92,400 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 92,400 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 92,399 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,106 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 88,873 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,486 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 78,486 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,292 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 46,292 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,638 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 45,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 41,644 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 41,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 41,422 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 41,029 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 39,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 38,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,047 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,564 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,291 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 GYD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GYD, 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 GYD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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