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Y5 GTN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,879 mi
Last recorded64,879 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 GTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 64,879 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 64,857 miles

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2024 64,629 miles

Front and rear steering and suspension components / chassis / undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2023 64,422 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,844 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,436 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 55,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,065 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,033 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,221 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,907 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 23,161 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 18,784 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 14,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,200 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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Y5 GTN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y5 GTN, 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 Y5 GTN registered?

Y5 GTN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is Y5 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 GTN shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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