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EN03 LHF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,077 mi
Last recorded64,077 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 LHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2024 64,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

multiple hub and suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2023 60,576 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 46,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 40,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,384 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 36,384 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 34,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows slight cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre so cut to its tread

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 34,984 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre shows slight cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre so cut to its tread

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,793 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,207 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 30,665 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 28,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,156 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 24,000 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,733 miles

vehicle underbody shows signs of general surface corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2010 22,730 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle has accident damage to nearside front wing

vehicle underbody shows signs of general surface corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,570 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 21,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,886 miles

vehicle presenter be aware all four tyres are showing signs of cracking possibly due to vehicle standing long periods of time

Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,941 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,460 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 LHF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EN03 LHF, 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 EN03 LHF registered?

EN03 LHF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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