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EN03 LHH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,712 mi
Last recorded91,712 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 LHH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,712 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,856 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 90,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,186 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 87,179 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2015 85,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 85,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,876 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 81,876 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 May 2013 77,695 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 72,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,028 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever high

side sills corroion at rear

Fail 1 Jun 2011 70,028 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake lever high

side sills corroion at rear

Pass 21 May 2010 67,465 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,966 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 56,540 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 56,534 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2007 44,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 33,034 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 LHH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN03 LHH, 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 LHH registered?

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

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