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FA03 GNP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,272 mi
Last recorded62,272 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 62,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general vehicle under body all corroded, especially suspension components.

Pass 10 May 2025 62,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 61,254 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 59,450 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,412 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 56,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,670 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 47,821 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,172 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 35,407 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 11 May 2017 35,293 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front wheel bearings not tested due to brake binding

Pass 16 May 2016 34,266 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill started to show corrosion

Offside Rear outer sail started to show corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2016 34,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n\s to o\s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer sill started to show corrosion

Offside Rear outer sail started to show corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 33,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front main chassis outer skin started to show signs of corrosion both sides

Pass 13 May 2014 30,932 miles

n/s rear steel brake pipe to flexihose union corroded on legal limit at time of test suggest suggest change

Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,870 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 28,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,490 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,484 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged on legal limit at time of test but strongly suggest change to avoid possible blow out

Fail 2 Jun 2011 22,484 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged on legal limit at time of test but strongly suggest change to avoid possible blow out

Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,297 miles

damage on nearside front tyre sidewall (not down to cord)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,023 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,340 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 GNP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GNP, 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 GNP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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