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V2 GXX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,539 mi
Last recorded104,539 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 GXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 101,528 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 101,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

general surface corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2019 98,309 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s/f to o/s/r (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

general surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,866 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,628 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 92,628 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,245 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,314 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 73,314 miles

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

front chassis rails corroded where anti roll bar mounts,heavily on the offside rail

outer sills corroded at rear

Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Surface corrosion on n/side and o/side rear outer sills

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,292 miles

Surface corrosion on n/side and o/side rear outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,542 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads appear to be worn low,further investigation recommended

sills corroded at the rear

Fail 10 Apr 2012 41,156 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,156 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,898 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,185 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,515 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,790 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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V2 GXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V2 GXX, 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 V2 GXX registered?

V2 GXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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