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EO03 FNG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,470 mi
Last recorded86,470 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 FNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,470 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,277 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 85,800 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 85,232 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 85,215 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,152 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 69,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,544 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 61,487 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 53,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 48,463 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 45,495 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 42,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,244 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 33,063 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,681 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 FNG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FNG, 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 FNG registered?

EO03 FNG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EO03 FNG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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