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EJ03 NCC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,139 mi
Last recorded67,139 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 67,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,202 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,324 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 49,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,480 miles

forward nearside chassis box section corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,162 miles

Corrsion to both front brake hose ferrules

Heavy corrosion to exhaust system, mounts and joints

Heavy corrosion to front suspension arms

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe and components

O/s/f tyre carcass starting to deteriorate

Rear brake discs worn to service limits

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to floor pan and chassis rails

Both rear tyre carcasses heavily deteriorated

N/s/f tyre carcass heavily deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 46,147 miles

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

Corrsion to both front brake hose ferrules

Heavy corrosion to exhaust system, mounts and joints

Heavy corrosion to front suspension arms

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe and components

O/s/f tyre carcass starting to deteriorate

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs worn to service limits

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to floor pan and chassis rails

Both rear tyre carcasses heavily deteriorated

N/s/f tyre carcass heavily deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension arms corroded

rear of both side outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,439 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 43,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,848 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 1 May 2010 37,003 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,975 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,653 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,059 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 NCC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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