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FA03 GOU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,179 mi
Last recorded99,179 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 99,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front suspention and subframe componants corroded

all front suspention bushes perished

all rear suspention and subframe componants corroded

all rear suspention bushes perished

n/s inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

o/s inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

o/s/r parking brake effort low

Pass 24 Apr 2025 94,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 94,496 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 86,350 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 86,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 75,591 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,466 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 56,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,661 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,867 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,981 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 53,958 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,228 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,103 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 52,076 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,920 miles

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

front chassis corroded and starting to crack up

offside front tyre perished tread

Pass 14 May 2014 50,287 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 49,883 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 49,883 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,062 miles

n/s/ outer sill weak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,293 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,289 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

nearside sill corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,376 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,340 miles

rear pads wearing.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,348 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 GOU 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 GOU, 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 GOU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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