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E8 EVG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,586 mi
Last recorded89,586 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 EVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2021 89,586 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery carrier on offside rear corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch inner sill marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/inner sill marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 88,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 88,535 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner front cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,543 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 81,542 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/R and O/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking on inner wall

slight surface corrosion on inner sills rear

Fail 26 May 2017 78,797 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,575 miles

rear inner sills corroding

vehicle underside sealed obscuring underside inspection

Fail 10 May 2016 74,571 miles

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

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

vehicle under sealed obscuring underside inspection

Pass 15 May 2015 68,740 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 68,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 52,598 miles

Advise ABS lamp sequence

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,744 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 51,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,656 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 48,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,657 miles

low effort on offside park brake

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,875 miles

loww effort on offside parking brake

Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,545 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,194 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 30,715 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 EVG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 E8 EVG, 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 E8 EVG registered?

E8 EVG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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