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EJ03 EVP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,743 mi
Last recorded20,743 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 EVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 20,743 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 20,717 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 20,651 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 20,616 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,381 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,139 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 19,858 miles

both rear outer sills are corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 19,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear outer sills are corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,673 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,487 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,253 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,653 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking and tred depth 2.5mm

O/S/F tyre cracking and tred depth 3mm

O/S/R tyre cracking and tred depth 3mm

N/S/R tyre deteriorated and has large split in inner sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,958 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,020 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,945 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,599 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 13,183 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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EJ03 EVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EJ03 EVP, 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 EJ03 EVP registered?

EJ03 EVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is EJ03 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ03 EVP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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