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EJ03 EVX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,321 mi
Last recorded56,321 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 EVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 49,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 43,598 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 37,436 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 37,436 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate wheel freely to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 36,719 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 36,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,540 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,059 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,781 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 32,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,505 miles

corrosion on n/s/r sill

corrosion on o/s/f chassis

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,942 miles

o/s front chassis corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,444 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,477 miles

curb damage to alloy wheels

exhaust corroded

front brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted

hand brake travel high

scratches to rear bumper

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,118 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,547 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,066 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,809 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 EVX 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 90.5%.

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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

EJ03 EVX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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