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EG03 GZP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,284 mi
Last recorded77,284 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 GZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 77,284 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 73,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 73,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 67,249 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 66,151 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))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 66,129 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

all front and rear suspension slightly croaded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 65,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

suspension corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 63,733 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 63,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,752 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,483 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 60,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,247 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 59,238 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,509 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

osr tyre cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2012 52,506 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres wearing low

osr tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,505 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,005 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,796 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 33,796 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,898 miles

high level brake light may not be connected or not working

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,025 miles

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

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 GZP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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