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EG03 LBF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,081 mi
Last recorded84,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 LBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 84,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 80,502 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 76,550 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 74,126 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 72,145 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2021 67,486 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing panel corroded but inner Sill strength not significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front

Fail 30 Jun 2021 67,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area corroded beyond outer wing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing panel corroded but inner Sill strength not significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front

Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,928 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded but not holed at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,481 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 39,796 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,975 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Surface corrosion build up on all the brake discs.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 35,398 miles

Minor Oil Leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre, Inner Shoulder Worn.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,312 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,793 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,092 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 31,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,367 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,810 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,206 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,518 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,414 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 LBF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 EG03 LBF, 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 EG03 LBF registered?

EG03 LBF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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