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EK03 UJW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,125 mi
Last recorded79,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,125 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under side rusting

Pass 31 May 2017 74,138 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,380 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 56,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,526 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 47,526 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,738 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,774 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 34,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,644 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,733 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,633 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,489 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 UJW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EK03 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

EK03 UJW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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