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EA03 LBV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,405 mi
Last recorded103,405 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 LBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 103,405 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 103,397 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,607 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,417 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,153 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,281 miles

offside rear tyre 1.6mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,899 miles

both front tyres very close to limit and perishing

o/s/r tyre tread getting low and perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,690 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

radiator has bad water leak due to stone damage

Pass 9 May 2007 53,158 miles

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 11 May 2006 38,858 miles

front tyres getting low

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 LBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LBV, 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 LBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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