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EA03 ZTF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,667 mi
Last recorded90,667 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 90,667 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 90,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 89,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,912 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low 3mm

Fail 23 Apr 2018 85,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,237 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 79,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 74,678 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 66,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,439 miles

O/side front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,516 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,986 miles

Front brake pads maybe 70% worn.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,510 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 17,107 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,142 miles

N/s/f wiper blade split on ends

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 ZTF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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