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EG03 GZM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,867 mi
Last recorded69,867 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 69,867 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 66,215 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 66,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 61,541 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 56,381 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,757 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 51,744 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,370 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 51,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,772 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 49,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,669 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 47,054 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,649 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,016 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,231 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 38,439 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,439 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,760 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 34,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 30,983 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 30,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,501 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 25,010 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 21,672 miles

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

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

front tyre treads cracked(advise all 4 tyres replace)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 17,933 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,501 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 10,960 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 GZM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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