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EG03 AHL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,273 mi
Last recorded99,273 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 AHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,273 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 95,031 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 94,764 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete chassis rail corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt missing from clamp and both inner wheel arch bolts snapped off in chassis rail (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed underneath headlight not affecting structural strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete chassis rail corroded through first skin not holed at present (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake low effort brake efficiency only just met at 17%

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust flange thin and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front to rear floor pan to inner sills joints corroded heavily + inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 88,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,350 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 85,306 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,121 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 81,335 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 80,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 78,965 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,951 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outer Wishbone Bush Has deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre close to the legal limit

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,190 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 74,151 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,066 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 73,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,072 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,575 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,434 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 47,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,631 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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EG03 AHL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EG03 AHL, 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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EG03 AHL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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