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FA03 GLV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 GLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 86,148 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2026 86,148 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,078 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,592 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both outer sills corroded badly

exhaust corroded badly

underside corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 83,592 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded badly

exhaust corroded badly

underside corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,462 miles

Outer sill corroded both

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,362 miles

exhaust corroded

headlamps fading

sills corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 79,362 miles

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

exhaust corroded

headlamps fading

sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,591 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses fading (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2020 77,591 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses fading (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,618 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,703 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,475 miles

engine light stays on

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,594 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,462 miles

engine light on

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,957 miles

engine light stays on

front brake pads 3/4 worn

rear brake pads low

wiper blades poor

Fail 13 Oct 2014 39,957 miles

rear brake pads low

wiper blades poor

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light stays on

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,371 miles

engine light stays on

long handbrake travel

offside rear brake binding on

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,748 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,001 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,200 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,201 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,526 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 GLV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

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

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