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2003 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration GD03EFV
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1597cc
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- Expired 23 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 73,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,186 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 68,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,540 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- All rear suspension/brake components corrosion
- under bonnet both sides arches/chassis corrosion
- rear brake pads low
- front tyres worn outer edges
- exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front tyre sidewall damage
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- All front suspension components corrosion
5 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 61,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre sidewall damage
- All front suspension components corrosion
- All rear suspension/brake components corrosion
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- exhaust corroded
- front tyres worn outer edges
- rear brake pads low
- under bonnet both sides arches/chassis corrosion
4 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 53,717 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
4 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 53,717 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
26 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,867 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2022 23 Jun 202620 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 50,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s across rear axal (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
25 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,206 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2021 23 Jun 202622 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,517 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.
- engine/under covers
22 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 48,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.
- engine/under covers
30 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,497 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015 23 Jun 202630 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
18 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,026 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014 23 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,298 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 23 Jun 202615 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,047 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012 23 Jun 20261 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
12 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,318 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
13 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,670 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010 23 Jun 202613 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
7 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,357 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009 23 Jun 202613 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,264 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 23 Jun 20268 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,237 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2007 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GD03EFV was registered on 2003-08-08
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