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AM03 EJK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,295 mi
Last recorded124,295 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 EJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 124,295 miles

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

exhaust system corroded

various brake pipes corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 9 Jul 2019 124,295 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

exhaust system corroded

various brake pipes corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Jun 2019 124,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near sub frame and anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near sub frame and antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers appear to have limited dampening effect

Exhaust system and hangers corroded

General under body corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Unable to see rear springs due to plastic being wrapped around them

Various suspensions bushes perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2018 104,197 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2017 104,159 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,927 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 89,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion to chassis at front both sides.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion to chassis at front both sides.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,879 miles

Both rear amd o/s/f tyres perishing on inner sidewall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 80,879 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear amd o/s/f tyres perishing on inner sidewall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,150 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 67,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,711 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,853 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 53,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,822 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 51,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,485 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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AM03 EJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AM03 EJK, 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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AM03 EJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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