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EA03 ZFC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,559 mi
Last recorded85,559 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 85,559 miles

just passed emissions test , may require further investigation

near side rear outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,327 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 81,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,861 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 78,116 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 May 2020 78,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 May 2019 76,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 76,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,938 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s anti-rollbar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 75,938 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s anti-rollbar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 72,794 miles

Offside Front Cracks in tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2017 72,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45ZR16W (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Cracks in tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,714 miles

Age cracks o/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2015 70,658 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Age cracks o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,722 miles

Damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 68,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 65,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,672 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,582 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,940 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 8 Jul 2010 47,721 miles

All tyres have slight cracking on treads

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,495 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,990 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,414 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 ZFC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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