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FA03 GLK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,010 mi
Last recorded74,010 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 74,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 71,708 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 71,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and Outer sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and Outer sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Eml on

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 68,037 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General under body corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2022 64,252 miles

General underbody corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Dec 2022 64,252 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,573 miles

surface corrosion throughout under side

Fail 8 Dec 2021 60,571 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,096 miles

Both outer sills corroded at the rear, but not in the prescribed areas.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 59,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both outer sills corroded at the rear, but not in the prescribed areas.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,357 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 54,355 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,912 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,750 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,321 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 23,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 21,845 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,777 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 18,944 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,307 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 GLK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FA03 GLK, 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 FA03 GLK registered?

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

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