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EN03 FPD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,595 mi
Last recorded118,595 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 FPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,595 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns/ofs (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/ofs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 112,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,541 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 97,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 95,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,564 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion doorsill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion doorsill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 95,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer doorsill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer doorsill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,932 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 87,903 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,448 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front brakes juddering slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,702 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 68,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 59,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,682 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,094 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,580 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 33,547 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,462 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 20,635 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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EN03 FPD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EN03 FPD, 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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EN03 FPD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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