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FA03 GKD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

62,281 mi
Last recorded62,281 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 GKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 62,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 62,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 57,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,862 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 56,859 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 56,182 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2021 54,483 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 54,434 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 51,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 51,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18'' standard fitment (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,966 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 47,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,244 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 46,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,816 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 44,812 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,556 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 43,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,488 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 34,224 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,224 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underbody at rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,691 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,123 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 19,537 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 19,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

offside front tyre in poor condition with cracks inbetween the tread.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 15,965 miles

all tyres condition starting to deteriorate, with small cracks in tread.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 12,555 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 12,555 miles

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

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

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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FA03 GKD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FA03 GKD, 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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FA03 GKD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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