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EF03 FZT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,009 mi
Last recorded89,009 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,009 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/r & n/s/r inner & outer sills damaged & corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,403 miles

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

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

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

rusty underneath

Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,899 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 83,893 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid silencer, front weld (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear outer sills

general surface corrosion underneath

Fail 9 Mar 2017 75,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid silencer, front weld (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear outer sills

general surface corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,648 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,580 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,947 miles

rear sills n/s and o/s corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 60,947 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear sills n/s and o/s corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 52,960 miles

corrosion started to n/s/r outter sill

slight corrosion started to n/s/f chassis

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 46,406 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,394 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,382 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,857 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,488 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 FZT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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