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EN03 LKM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 103,930 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2020 103,930 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2019 102,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2019 102,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,174 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 102,174 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,670 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner faces worn

both inner door sills corroded close to excessive

coolant level low

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Nov 2015 96,555 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner faces worn

both inner door sills corroded close to excessive

coolant level low

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Sep 2015 96,538 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear brake discs pitted

both inner sills corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,513 miles

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,470 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 91,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,745 miles

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

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

eng oil low

Pass 31 Oct 2011 85,868 miles

handbrake travel high

rear discs corroded edges

Fail 31 Oct 2011 85,868 miles

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

handbrake travel high

rear discs corroded edges

Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,199 miles

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,550 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 73,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 64,254 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,475 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,483 miles

handbrake getting close to no reserve travel left

n/s and o/s front tyres outer edges worn

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 LKM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LKM, 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 LKM registered?

EN03 LKM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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