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EN03 ZUD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,890 mi
Last recorded70,890 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 ZUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 70,890 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 70,807 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake sticking

Pass 27 Sep 2024 69,081 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,939 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 59,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,409 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 56,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,005 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,839 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,987 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 38,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 28,763 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 28,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 25,078 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)

Pass 23 May 2009 20,351 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2008 14,273 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,212 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,617 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 ZUD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN03 ZUD registered?

EN03 ZUD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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The MOT history for EN03 ZUD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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