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EK03 OYX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,209 mi
Last recorded49,209 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 OYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,209 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 42,071 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 42,070 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 41,507 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 41,507 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 37,958 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 34,531 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 34,531 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 33,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,337 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Pass 6 Feb 2019 32,535 miles

Underbody covers fitted not allowing a full examination .

Pass 2 Feb 2018 31,174 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 30,849 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 30,233 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,678 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,401 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 25,296 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 18,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,210 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 17,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,559 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,961 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 13,434 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,434 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,248 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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EK03 OYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EK03 OYX, 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 EK03 OYX registered?

EK03 OYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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