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EG03 GZT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,157 mi
Last recorded84,157 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 GZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 84,157 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,121 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,538 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 63,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,391 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 36,050 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 35,879 miles

Central Front Inner Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,815 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,204 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,631 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,092 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,499 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,765 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 23,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,383 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,700 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 16,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,772 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 12,429 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 9,839 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 9,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GZT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GZT, 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 GZT registered?

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

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