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EF03 FNG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,680 mi
Last recorded59,680 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 59,680 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 59,009 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 58,256 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 57,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 56,329 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 53,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 49,448 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,135 miles

general underbody corrsion

Fail 23 May 2019 49,135 miles

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

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

general underbody corrsion

Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,600 miles

Light corrosion to underside

Light corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,606 miles

Light corrosion on underside

Pass 30 Apr 2016 46,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,788 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 44,788 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front brake discs starting to corrode

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,673 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,071 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,742 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,814 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,952 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,993 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,614 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 FNG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FNG, 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 FNG registered?

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

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