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EF03 FZK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

164,239 mi
Last recorded164,239 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 164,239 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 153,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Upper wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure bulb not working (4.7.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 153,653 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Upper wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure bulb not working (4.7.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 148,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 148,060 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 142,966 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 142,966 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 137,734 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 137,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component osf rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 136,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 134,039 miles

both outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2017 131,951 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 125,937 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 119,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 106,391 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 93,438 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,438 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,962 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,722 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,743 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 FZK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FZK, 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 FZK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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