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G224 BEV

2003 Mazda MX5

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

117,780 mi
Last recorded117,780 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX589,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG224 BEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 117,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 117,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 117,486 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,903 miles

ADVISE REPAIRS TO OFFSIDE SILL.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 116,277 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,258 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 116,258 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 116,073 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 115,474 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 115,473 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,594 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))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 112,594 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 107,369 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 107,350 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,724 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 104,724 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,008 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 102,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 99,876 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 99,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,252 miles

nearside front inner side wall deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,778 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 93,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,942 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 89,770 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 89,770 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,462 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 88,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,283 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 85,512 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 84,474 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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G224 BEV is a 2003 Mazda MX5 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 89,770 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G224 BEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G224 BEV registered?

G224 BEV is a 2003 Mazda MX5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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