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EF03 CCV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,733 mi
Last recorded114,733 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 CCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 114,733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 102,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 87,575 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 87,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,625 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,839 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,197 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,689 miles

All four tyres cracking & perishing

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 56,647 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All four tyres cracking & perishing

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,194 miles

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)

o/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,054 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 49,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 44,926 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 44,926 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,562 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,721 miles

**** BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 2mm, REQ REPLACING ASAP!! ****

Front tyres 3-4mm and wearing on inner edges, advise tracking check when these tyres are replaced.

Tyre make and size: Bridgestone 195/50 R15 82V

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,114 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 4 Jun 2007 22,080 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,584 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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EF03 CCV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF03 CCV, 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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EF03 CCV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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