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FA03 GKU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

142,932 mi
Last recorded142,932 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 GKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 142,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 142,825 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner sill as slight corrosion

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Jun 2025 136,281 miles

general surface rust under body and on suspension components

Fail 23 Apr 2025 136,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair ASAP, Just Passed On Max Adjustment Limit

Rear Anti Roll Bar Not Central, Not Fouling Other Components, Advise Repairing ASAP

Underside Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Pass 3 May 2024 134,472 miles

exhaust rear box joint deteriorated and slight blow

slight corrosion inner sills and outer floors

Fail 20 Apr 2024 134,433 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis legs inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear box joint deteriorated and slight blow

slight corrosion inner sills and outer floors

Pass 16 Mar 2023 130,335 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 129,804 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,002 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,603 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 125,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 123,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,260 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 120,260 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 116,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder ware

front bumper damage

nearside front inner wing and offside front inner wing corroded

nearside rear outer sill and offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 113,562 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,023 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 111,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 107,002 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,002 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 103,296 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,593 miles

inner face front discs badly corroded & pitted

rear discs badly corroded & pitted

Fail 29 Jul 2011 89,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

inner face front discs badly corroded & pitted

rear discs badly corroded & pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,302 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,957 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 35,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 9,082 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 9,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 3,077 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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FA03 GKU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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