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EK03 ZRD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,353 mi
Last recorded95,353 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 ZRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,353 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 95,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 94,673 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 94,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 94,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,850 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Fail 18 Oct 2023 93,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,791 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 92,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion present on suspension components

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 12 May 2021 91,840 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under vehicle and components has corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,862 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 90,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,475 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 77,473 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,608 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,094 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,823 miles

handbrake lever is high

Fail 1 Mar 2010 62,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever is high

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,568 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 4 Mar 2008 51,336 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 42,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,710 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 ZRD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 EK03 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

EK03 ZRD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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