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EG03 YRE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,149 mi
Last recorded120,149 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 120,149 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 120,149 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 116,825 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 108,824 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 101,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,960 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 100,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body seal (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE DEPTH AT 2.5MM AT THE MOMENT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 95,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE DEPTH AT 2.5MM AT THE MOMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,594 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 85,539 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 68,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,919 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,601 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YRE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EG03 YRE, 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 YRE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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