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EO03 CYJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,306 mi
Last recorded50,306 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 CYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 50,306 miles

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer Sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 50,306 miles

Front Undertray insecure secured during test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer Sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 46,841 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 42,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 41,918 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 38,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,813 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 37,696 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 36,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 35,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,880 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,348 miles

light cracking front tyre treads

Pass 13 Feb 2013 22,103 miles

light cracking on both front tyre treads

n/s front TRE boot biginning to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,733 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,708 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 11,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 10,015 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 8,872 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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EO03 CYJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EO03 CYJ, 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 EO03 CYJ registered?

EO03 CYJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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