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EG03 GZL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,259 mi
Last recorded91,259 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 GZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,259 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 85,044 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,720 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension component's . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 80,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension component's . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,700 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 73,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,035 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components.

Exhaust blow at centre/rear sections joint area.

O/S/R Brake binding.

Fail 12 Oct 2018 61,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to rear suspension components.

Exhaust blow at centre/rear sections joint area.

O/S/R Brake binding.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,277 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 43,275 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,761 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,053 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 35,477 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,940 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,594 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,944 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,854 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 20,391 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 17,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,687 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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EG03 GZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EG03 GZL, 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 EG03 GZL registered?

EG03 GZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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