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EG03 GZN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,014 mi
Last recorded141,014 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 141,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general age related underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Fail 24 Sep 2025 141,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 139,589 miles

front & rear both sides coil corroded

under body & suspension corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 135,725 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

small stone chip on screen

under body and components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 123,816 miles

under body & suspension corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 112,226 miles

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,283 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,833 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,609 miles

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

Offside Front offside front brake is binding

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 85,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired heavy duty used to conceal hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired heavy duty tape concealing hole (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front offside front brake is binding

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,040 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,159 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,950 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,582 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,953 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 55,475 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 55,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,112 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 42,861 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 36,314 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 GZN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GZN, 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 GZN registered?

EG03 GZN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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