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EK03 RLV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,900 mi
Last recorded73,900 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 RLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,900 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 73,896 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2 Holes in engine bay. (Chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Next to chassis leg. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Next to chassis leg. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,321 miles

Offside Front floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

various areas of corrosion under side

Pass 2 Apr 2016 58,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight areas of corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,689 miles

all metal brake pipes have been greased

front and rear suspension very rusty

o/s and n/s outer slls and rear wheel arches starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,964 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,877 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 47,203 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 43,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,062 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 40,062 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 39,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,907 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,094 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 RLV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

EK03 RLV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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