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EF03 FNA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,722 mi
Last recorded97,722 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 97,722 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 90,931 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,676 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 81,794 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 81,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,612 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 73,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 65,993 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 64,031 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,389 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,759 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,340 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 44,055 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,756 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 17 Apr 2007 22,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,611 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 FNA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FNA, 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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What year was EF03 FNA registered?

EF03 FNA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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