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EF03 FZL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,902 mi
Last recorded103,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 103,902 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 97,220 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Wells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,351 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

general corrosion to underside

Fail 15 Dec 2022 90,280 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))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Dec 2021 89,896 miles

Front both bottom ball joint rubbers slightly perished

all vehicle suspension has surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,708 miles

Offside Front vehicle structure damaged/deformed

Offside Rear brake pipe out of junction box heavily corroded

all vehicle suspension has surface corrosion but not weakened

bottom ball joint rubbers slightly perished

Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,172 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate faded and delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides front headlamp lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes pitted & scored on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Offside inner side of the rear diff misting oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres cracked / perished on the inner & outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,748 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 79,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed above anti - roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 74,226 miles

rear pads low

Fail 14 Dec 2017 74,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,677 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,970 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Dec 2013 53,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,721 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,084 miles

baffals loose in rear silencer

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 44,665 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,966 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 35,966 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,943 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 12,776 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 FZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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