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EG03 GZU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,489 mi
Last recorded61,489 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,489 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 60,563 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both inner sills corrosion

suspension components quite corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2021 60,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both inner sills corrosion

suspension components quite corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 60,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner, outer sill and rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2020 60,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner, outer sill and rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 59,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front chassis legs undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front chassis leg undersealed

Offside Front chassis leg undersealed

Fail 20 Apr 2017 55,442 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front chassis leg undersealed

Offside Front chassis leg undersealed

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,922 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear cracked and perished and in poor condition

nearside rear sill corroded

offside cracked and perished and in poor condition

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,918 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,661 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,756 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,778 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2007 6,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,106 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 GZU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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