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EA03 KUC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,063 mi
Last recorded88,063 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 KUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill corroded and soft not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill corroded and soft not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 88,063 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/45/16 w87 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill corroded and soft not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill corroded and soft not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low on inner shoulder 205/45/16 w87 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 84,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 84,610 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front service brake noisy

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,459 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 80,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 65,392 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 65,392 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre cut inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,482 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,473 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 7 Apr 2015 45,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 42,536 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,148 miles

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread area almost down to inner cords .((replacement recomended))...

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,545 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,093 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm on outer edges

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,671 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,227 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 KUC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EA03 KUC, 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 KUC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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