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E8 ENK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,629 mi
Last recorded39,629 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 ENK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 39,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 39,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 39,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine front cover light misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 38,822 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 38,821 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 37,225 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 36,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 35,189 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 33,555 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 32,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,279 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 31,279 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 30,111 miles

Nearside Rear Outer seal slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner seal slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 28,094 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 28,094 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 26,413 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,655 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 21,097 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,558 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,572 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 16,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,318 miles

nearside rear tyre badly perished/cracked

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,534 miles

all tyres perished/cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,491 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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E8 ENK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E8 ENK, 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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E8 ENK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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