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EO03 FNN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,627 mi
Last recorded110,627 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 FNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 110,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 110,627 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 106,138 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both outer sills corroded , n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2018 101,693 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,902 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre devoid on inner edge and worn to 1.7mm at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,616 miles

all 4 tyres worn low on edges

wiper blades very poor

Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,452 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,216 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads worn low

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,833 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,994 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 37,811 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,546 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,979 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 26,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,395 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 FNN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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