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EN03 LHJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,371 mi
Last recorded70,371 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 LHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,371 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 70,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing ()

Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 66,113 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 64,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,099 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,462 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 6 Jan 2014 61,462 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 1 Sep 2012 60,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyre inner and outer shoulder slightly worn.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 60,482 miles

front tyre inner and outer shoulder slightly worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,998 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 58,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2010 56,854 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 55,391 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 55,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 51,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s front tyre has a nail & on it's edge. Thanx.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 51,578 miles

O/s front tyre has a nail & on it's edge. Thanx.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 48,291 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 48,291 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 40,175 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 LHJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

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

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