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LB03 GMY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

113,745 mi
Last recorded113,745 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 GMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2025 113,745 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 113,682 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,634 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 111,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 111,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,108 miles

front number plate slightly faded

Fail 4 Dec 2006 43,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly faded

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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LB03 GMY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 LB03 GMY, 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 LB03 GMY registered?

LB03 GMY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is LB03 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 GMY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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