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EA03 ZTC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,123 mi
Last recorded97,123 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak around differential ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 97,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak around differential ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,312 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 88,312 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,100 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 80,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,047 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,397 miles

advise n/s and o/s outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,278 miles

all discs corroding

rear diff oil leak

unable to assess rear wheel bearings correctly

Fail 5 Jul 2012 52,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all discs corroding

all pads low

rear diff oil leak

unable to assess rear wheel bearings correctly

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,634 miles

all discs corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre cracking, has various c uts in tread, wearing on inner edge and has chunks missing on outer side wall

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

play in rack

rear diff oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 42,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all discs corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre cracking, has various c uts in tread, wearing on inner edge and has chunks missing on outer side wall

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

play in rack

rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 32,130 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,467 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 26,463 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,329 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,235 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 ZTC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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