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EA03 CUS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,999 mi
Last recorded111,999 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 CUS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 111,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 111,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,482 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 111,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 110,642 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 110,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 109,683 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 109,683 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 108,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 108,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rust holed near suspension mount just behind the front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill badly corroded near the belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rust holed near suspension mount, just behind the front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 107,944 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded but not insecure

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 107,943 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded but not insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 102,887 miles

Offside Front Lower wing rusty but secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 102,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing rusty but secure

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 97,506 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

The sills, inner sills and floor pan are rusty but meet mot requirements

Pass 18 May 2017 91,145 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 91,145 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2016 83,677 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 83,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 76,583 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 68,511 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to N/S/R outer sill

Pass 17 May 2013 60,224 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,446 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 44,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 40,117 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,872 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,081 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 22,081 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 17,508 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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EA03 CUS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA03 CUS, 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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EA03 CUS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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